Global Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Palex Portugal; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 19 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Meal allowance

Resumo da oferta

Palex Portugal, a leading company in the management and distribution of innovative hospital and research solutions, is recruiting a Purchase Assistant to support cross‑department procurement and international shipments.

You will analyse needs, request quotations, manage international purchase orders, coordinate imports, liaise with freight forwarders, ensure import documentation, monitor stock, and help keep procedures compliant with healthcare regulations.

Qualificações

• Minimum 12th grade education; higher education in Logistics is a plus.
• At least 3 years in similar roles, preferably in multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing and international logistics/transport processes.
• Experience with incoterms, transport coordination, and customs-related procedures.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish for international communication.

Responsabilidades

• Analyse purchasing needs across departments, ensuring accurate specification of products, quantities, and delivery timelines.
• Request quotations and negotiate prices, lead times, and commercial conditions with suppliers in line with policies.
• Manage and coordinate international purchase orders, following through from order to delivery.
• Plan and coordinate transport for imports (road, air, sea) for cost-efficiency and deadlines.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, monitor shipments, and resolve transit issues or delays.
• Ensure proper import documentation (invoices, packing lists, transport documents) and customs compliance.
• Collaborate in supplier selection/evaluation ensuring quality standards.
• Monitor stock levels and trigger replenishment orders to avoid stockouts.
• Work with logistics and warehouse teams for inbound flow and receipt of goods.
• Identify alternative transport or supply solutions during disruptions.
• Ensure all purchasing and import activities comply with local and international healthcare regulations.
• Generate reports on KPIs (delivery performance, supplier reliability, transport costs, service levels).
• Document/update internal procedures to ensure traceability and compliance.

Conhecimentos

Purchasing processes

International logistics

Supplier coordination

Multitasking

Communication

Formação académica

12th grade education

Logistics/Supply Chain degree (plus)

Ferramentas

SAP MM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Palex Portugal, a leading company in the management and distribution of innovative hospital and research solutions, is recruiting a Purchase Assistant to support cross‑department procurement and international shipments.

You will analyse needs, request quotations, manage international purchase orders, coordinate imports, liaise with freight forwarders, ensure import documentation, monitor stock, and help keep procedures compliant with healthcare regulations.