Remote Procurement Specialist (French/ Italian/Spanish/ German Speakers)

ABL Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated procurement specialist to join a vibrant international team. This role offers the flexibility of 100% remote work or a hybrid model based in Cardiff, Wales. You will be responsible for sourcing automation spare parts globally, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring efficient order fulfillment. With comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for those with a passion for technical customer care and procurement. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the automation industry!

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and knowledge of automation components is essential.
• Fluency in English and preferably another European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase automation spare parts for various industries.
• Communicate with clients to understand their spare part needs and ensure order fulfillment.

Skills

Procurement

Customer Care

Negotiation

Inventory Management

Technical Knowledge of Automation Components

Education

Experience in Procurement

Tools

Automation Spare Parts

PLCs

HMIs

Drives

Sensors

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Do you have a background in PROCUREMENT of engineering or technical spare parts? If so, this is a really lovely role and is offered either 100% REMOTE or based in Cardiff in WALES. You will be joining a multilingual team and will be sourcing automation spare parts globally for a variety of industries. The business employs about 100 staff in total. In this role you will take orders from clients and then source products globally for dispatch. The role is a mix of senior level technical customer care and purchasing in which you will be taking inbound enquiries from clients who will ask you to source equipment. Your role is to source the spare part and then liaise with the client, add a “finders fee” and then communicate with the warehouse who will dispatch it. Nice and straightforward.

LOCATION: Cardiff in Wales or 100% remote

LANGUAGES: Fluent English. Other languages such as Spanish, Italian, or German are all useful (not essential)

WORK STYLE: 100% remote OR hybrid in Cardiff in Wales

COMPANY:

This is a lovely role! The company is a specialist spare-parts business and acts as a purchasing “hub” for clients across the world who are looking for specific components such as drives/sensors/PLC’s/HMI’s and other equipment. The spare parts are sourced globally and the spare parts are for a variety of industries. The business employs about 100 staff globally and this office is located in Wales. In this role you will join an international team that will take orders from clients and then source technical products globally for dispatch. The role is a mix of senior level technical customer care and spare parts purchasing in which you will be taking inbound enquiries from clients who will ask you to source equipment.

Your role is to source the spare part and then liaise with the client, add a “finders fee” and then communicate with the warehouse who will dispatch it. Nice and straightforward.

ROLE: a mix of Procurement (Sourcing) & Sales Full technical training will be provided

Procurement Duties:

• Source and purchase automation spare parts, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and industrial controls.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to secure competitive pricing and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost savings and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to maintain optimal stock availability.
• Communicate with clients & understand their spare parts needs.
• Create quotations. Process sales orders and ensure smooth order fulfilment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Some experience of procurement.
• Good knowledge of automation components and brands such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, ABB, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, etc.
• Ability to speak French, Spanish, Italian, or German is preferable.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Sales

Industries

Manufacturing and Automation Machinery Manufacturing