Purchasing Associate
HybridBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job Summary
Coordinate product samples, testing activities, and validation processes while researching new materials and suppliers. Maintain daily communication with national and international suppliers to request quotations, compare proposals, and support selection processes. Manage purchase orders, monitor timelines, and proactively follow up on pending actions to ensure successful product launches from concept to implementation across all AIRE locations. Track project plans, milestones, and deliverables while preparing reports to provide visibility on progress. This role reports to the Innovation & Product Launch team within AIRE's Barcelona Headquarters, supporting global teams in Europe and North America. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of professional experience in project coordination, sourcing, procurement, operations, product development or similar areas
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage several priorities simultaneously within structured timelines
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations or a related field
- Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)
- High level of Collaboration and Talante: approachable, respectful and relationship-focused
- Proactive, autonomous, and comfortable working across multiple departments
- Strong organizational and coordination capabilities
- Advanced Excel skills
Desired Qualifications
- Power BI knowledge is a plus
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