Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a professional to manage procurement, inventory control, commercial negotiations, and cost analysis in a manufacturing environment.
Key Highlights:
1. Key role in the manufacturing supply chain
2. Professional development opportunities with Epta Academy
3. Modern work culture with flexible hours and remote work options
**Main Responsibilities and Functions**
* Ensure Procurement (Zero Plant Stoppages): Issue and schedule purchase orders aligned with the production plan and MRP. Track purchase orders from internal request to final delivery.
* Inventory Control: Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels in coordination with the warehouse to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
* Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate prices and payment terms. Update prices in the system.
Cost Analysis: Perform quotation comparisons (comparative tables) and total cost of acquisition analyses.
* Incident Resolution: Manage claims related to defective products, delivery delays, or billing discrepancies.
**Required Profile and Qualifications**
* **Education:** Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Logistics Degree, International Trade, or Business Administration.
* **Experience:** Minimum 2 years of experience in production purchasing within manufacturing plants (metal-mechanical, automotive, fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceutical, or plastics).
* SAP preferred
**Why Work at Epta**
At Epta, we believe our employees are the engine of our success. That’s why we offer a carefully curated selection of benefits designed to inspire, support, and recognize our team at every stage of their journey.
* Join Epta in this permanent position, where you’ll enjoy an excellent combination of cutting-edge technologies and a modern work culture.
* We take development opportunities very seriously! Participate in diverse training activities through our Epta Academy and external training partners.
* Epta offers the possibility of remote work wherever feasible, also providing the necessary technical equipment.
* Achieve the perfect balance between your professional and personal life thanks to our flexible working hours.
* Contribute more than you receive: join our volunteer initiatives and help make the world a better place.
**Our Story**
At the Epta Group, we are a dynamic, growing international company offering state-of-the-art commercial refrigeration solutions with real impact on everyday life: from ensuring food freshness in supermarkets to maintaining the ideal temperature in your favorite café. Our global network includes production plants, commercial entities, and service organizations; all working together to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions. We accompany our customers throughout their ecological transition and provide comprehensive services—from store design to after-sales support.
With a workforce of over 8\.000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer professional growth opportunities, extensive training, and the chance to thrive in a company where every challenge is an opportunity to create value and inspire our team. Guided by our values, we commit to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation across all aspects of our operations.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, family status, or social background. At Epta, your unique perspective is what enables us to keep innovating and setting trends.