Purchasing Officer

**Context And Mission
**Key Duties
- Overall support in purchase management.
- Preparation and processing of purchase orders with a focus on optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Rigorous control of delivery timelines, verification of delivery notes, and adherence to invoice conditions.
- Management of assets and regular inventory updates to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Administrative facilitation in formalizing minor contracts, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and legal regulations.
- Thorough processing of documentation, including follow-up on signatures and establishment of guarantees.
- Monitoring and evaluation of contract execution, including the preparation of reception minutes and payment proposals. Effective organization and maintenance of document filing systems.

**Requirements
Education

A vocational training or/and university degree or equivalent professional qualification in business administration, procurement, or related field.

Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a similar role, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
- In-depth knowledge of public procurement practices, including familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing contracts of public administrations.
- Proficiency in working with ERP systems, preferably experience with SAP Business One or similar platforms. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.

Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Fluency in Spanish, both written and verbal, is essential for processing Spanish-language documents. Strong command of English, both written and verbal, to facilitate effective communication in an international context.

Competences
- Keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining meticulous records.
- Flexibility and availability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment. Demonstrated proactive attitude and initiative in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.

**Conditions
- The position will be located at BSC within the Management Department
- We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
- Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
- Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Starting date: ASAP