About the Company Volpak is a leading organization headquartered in Santa Perpétua de Mogoda, Spain.
As a key player in pouch-type packaging for over 40 years, we specialize in designing horizontal form-fill-seal, vertical multi-lane, and cartoning machines.
Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions in consumer goods products, such as sauces & condiments, dairy, and confectionery, while extending its capabilities to meet the needs of other sectors like pet food, home care, and chemicals.
We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
For more detailed information about Volpak and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.volpak.com.
Volpak is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy.
Coesia operates in 36 countries with 20 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2023.
About the Role Mission of the position In accordance with the policies, objectives, and strategies defined by the Head of Purchasing, manage the suppliers of assigned technological families, ensuring that the products are delivered on time and with adequate quality and cost.
Main tasks and direct related responsibilities: Negotiate with suppliers for the best quality, price, and delivery conditions for assigned category parts.
Maintain SAP Purchasing/Vendor Master data for price and other conditions.
Manage RFQ and tendering processes.
Execute purchase order process.
Supervise backorder and missing parts reports for assigned suppliers with provisioners or in person when required.
Solve purchasing issues on accounts payable.
Collect and analyze technical requirements for assigned category products.
Identify and evaluate supplier rationalization opportunities.
Analyze suppliers' financial status and capacity.
According to budget objectives, analyze monthly suppliers' cost variances and propose action plans to mitigate deviations.
Develop and maintain a robust and sustainable, best-in-class Supplier Panel according to present and future business requirements.
Participate in the Supplier Homologation process and other audit programs defined by Volpak (ISO, ECOVADIS, etc.).
Follow up on the continuous Suppliers Vendor Rating process.
Define action plans for critical suppliers.
Scout the vendor market and new potential supply sources.
Perform risk assessment activities identifying critical drivers for these suppliers according to the parameters defined by Coesia (sustainability, ethics, etc.).
Support group activities and initiatives and cross-functional improvement programs defined by Volpak or Coesia.
What You Need to Be Successful University degree in Engineering preferred.
Additional training specialized in Purchasing.
Purchasing technical experience in workshop processes (metalworking, milling, CNC, surface treatments, raw materials, etc.)
and commercial parts (electronic, mechanic, pneumatic, etc.).
Experience in provisioning is appreciated.
Experience in machine manufacturing or in short-mid lot size series.
5 - 10 years' experience.
English (Advanced Level).
Negotiation skills.
Teamwork attitude.
Results and problem-solving oriented.
A strong customer-focus person, committed to delivering quality solutions while maintaining suppliers' relationships.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products and good SAP knowledge.
Our Offer Flexible starting timetable.
Private parking.
Life insurance.
Optional medical insurance supported 50% by the company.
Job Reference: CGS12091 #J-18808-Ljbffr