🚀 We're Hiring: Purchaser

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a background in chemicals, coatings, or industrial manufacturing? @CromologySpain are looking for a Purchaser to lead both direct and indirect procurement activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

In this strategic role, you will be responsible for sourcing key raw materials, packaging, CAPEX, MRO, logistics, and service contracts while ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and supplier performance.

What you'll do

✔ Lead sourcing and supplier management for raw materials, packaging, and indirect categories
✔ Negotiate contracts, pricing, and strategic agreements
✔ Drive cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives
✔ Manage supplier risk, compliance, and performance
✔ Partner with R&D, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
✔ Lead and develop the Purchasing team

What we're looking for

✅ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
✅ 7–10 years of procurement experience, including leadership responsibilities

✅ Fluent Spanush and English

✅ Experience in coatings, chemicals, or process manufacturing environments
✅ Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills
✅ Knowledge of REACH, GHS, ISO standards, and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
✅ Experience with CAPEX sourcing and service contract negotiations

Location & Working Model

📍 Based in Les Franqueses del Vallès (Barcelona).

🏠 Hybrid model with up to 6 remote working days per month.

🚗 Own vehicle is essential, as our facilities are not easily accessible by public transport.

Why join us?

🌟 Take ownership of a strategic procurement function with direct impact on business performance.

🌟 Work in a collaborative environment alongside Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D and Finance teams.

🌟 Lead procurement initiatives across both direct and indirect spend categories, influencing key business decisions.

🌟 Drive supplier innovation, sustainability initiatives and cost optimization projects.

🌟 Be part of a growing organization where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference.

🌟 Enjoy a flexible and empowering work environment that supports professional growth and development.

Interested in joining a company where procurement plays a key strategic role? We'd love to hear from you.

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