Purchasing and Procurement Technician

Nonius; Maia; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nonius, a leading provider of Guest Technology Solutions, seeks a Purchasing and Procurement Technician to join its Maia, Portugal team. You will assist in managing procurement processes, sourcing goods and services cost-effectively, and coordinating with international subsidiaries.

Responsibilities include supplier research, creating purchase orders, negotiating terms, and monitoring margins. Fluency in English and Spanish, plus strong negotiation, contract management, and AI-enabled process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge in procurement software and tools.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards in procurement.
• Practical experience leveraging AI tools in daily operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Stock management and identification of purchasing needs.
• Research new suppliers.
• Analyze commercials – monitoring and reporting on margins and profitability of purchased products.
• Periodically reviewing product quality and commercial terms to grow the supplier relationship or stop it.
• Request preliminary quotes.
• Negotiation and purchasing with national and international suppliers.
• Create purchase orders.
• Check received goods - perform a quality control check on the goods to verify they are correct to specification.
• Foster the relationship by maintaining regular reviews and ongoing communication with the procurement team to establish a mutually beneficial partnership with the supplier.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Negotiation

Contract management

Procurement software

Regulations and compliance

AI tools in operations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

About Nonius

Nonius is a leading provider of Guest Technology Solutions for the hospitality industry, serving over 500,000 hotel rooms worldwide. Our solutions include cloud and edge computing, AI, IoT, networking, and digital guest experiences, helping hotels and other industries enhance their operations and guest satisfaction. Beyond hospitality, we provide technology for healthcare, maritime, and co-living spaces, integrating with global partners like Samsung, LG, Google, and Apple to drive seamless innovation

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Purchasing and Procurement Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will assist in managing the organization's procurement processes, supporting the efficient, cost-effective sourcing of goods and services in line with company policies and standards. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating with various international regional subsidiaries to meet the company’s operational needs.

This position is based in the city of Maia in Portugal.

Job Responsibilities

• Stock management and identification of purchasing needs
• Research new suppliers
• Analyze commercials – monitoring and reporting on margins and profitability of purchased products
• Periodically reviewing product quality and commercial terms (price, payment and credit conditions) to grow the supplier relationship or stop it
• Request preliminary quotes;
• Negotiation and purchasing with national and international suppliers
• Create purchase orders
• Check received goods - perform a quality control check on the goods to verify they are correct to specification
• Foster the relationship by maintaining regular reviews and ongoing communication with the procurement team to establish a mutually beneficial partnership with the supplier

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge in procurement software and tools
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards in procurement
• Practical experience leveraging AI tools in daily operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice to Have

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
• Experience in Hospitality
• Technology purchasing experience
• Additional languages