BA is growing and we need you! Join our company with more than 3,800 employees and be part of the leading multinational glass packaging company. At BA we believe in happiness, so we create experiences "by HeART", with Humbleness, Emotion, Ambition, Rigor and Transparency. Our more than 8 billion bottles, present in the daily lives of all of us, are inspired and developed by 3,800 people, in 7 countries, 12 geographies and exported to more than 80 countries worldwide. We are more than a reference supplier based on continuous innovation and internal entrepreneurship. We are seeking for a Purchasing Specialist , to integrate our Plovdiv plant team.

What would we appreciate about you?

• Evaluating different suppliers based on quality, timeliness, and price.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders for materials, services and equipment.
• Ensuring purchases meet the criteria of the company.
• Managing daily purchasing activities.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating timelines, availability, conditions etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock
• Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the purchasing process
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree / minimum.
• Experience as a purchasing or logistics specialist / or a similar role / at least 2 years
• Solid understanding of supply chain management, logistics and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Fluent English
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.

Why is BA the place to be? In our Plant you will be part of a dynamic team, in an international work environment. Being one of the best in the industry comes with hard work, but we also make it rewarding through: Support for continuous learning in our Academy, with external trainers or online trainings Opportunity to learn and grow inside Company Opportunity to develop and implement your ideas Be part of a team, who like to share their knowledge and experience. Are you ready to take the lead on this challenge?

Here at BA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.