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Backoffice IT Department- Temporary

 

 

If you are looking for a place to develop your professional career and be part of a community passionate about books, you’ve come to the right place!

 

At Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, we are driven by a dual purpose: to safeguard the future of books and reading. To achieve this goal, we publish books for readers of all ages and in different formats: print, digital, and audio.

 

We are the Spanish-language division of the international publishing company Penguin Random House, part of the Bertelsmann group, a multinational media, services, and education company operating in over 50 countries worldwide. We have 61 publishing imprints, 45 Nobel Prize winners in our catalog, and over 20,000 authors.

 

At the heart of our daily activity as a company is human culture. We value each employee as unique and foster an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued. We encourage creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing the tools and support needed to reach your full potential.

 

Job Description

In the Backoffice IT Department, you will play a key role in launching and consolidating Penguin Random House’s new Purchasing Department. You will work directly with the head of the area, managing suppliers, processing orders, and optimizing procurement processes.

 

Your role will be to ensure that all administrative operations related to purchasing are carried out efficiently, orderly, and in accordance with internal procedures, contributing to a smooth and professional relationship with our suppliers. We are looking for someone with experience in dynamic environments, strong communication skills, and SAP proficiency, who wants to be involved in a project with growth potential and continuous improvement.

 

What will your challenges be?

  • Manage the full purchasing cycle: requests, orders, delivery tracking, and invoice control.

  • Assist in the search, evaluation, and approval of suppliers.

  • Negotiate prices, terms, and commercial conditions together with the Purchasing Manager.

  • Register and keep all information up to date in SAP (orders, contracts, suppliers, etc.).

  • Provide administrative support in preparing reports, comparisons, and cost analyses.

  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper management of procurement.

  • Resolve supplier issues and coordinate order logistics when necessary.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English. 

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative position within the purchasing or procurement area.

  • Advanced knowledge of SAP.

  • Strong Excel and office software skills.

  • Communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written.

  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, and results-oriented mindset.

  • Desirable: Experience in industrial or service sectors.

 

What do we offer?

  • Intensive Friday schedule, holiday eves, and summer months.

  • Vacation days above the legal minimum and sabbatical periods.

  • Emotional well-being program with psychological support and coaching.

  • Subsidy for Ticket Restaurant, childcare assistance, and access to the Flexible Remuneration Plan.

  • Access to our digital reading and audiobook app.

  • Birthday gift voucher.

  • …and much more!

 

Penguin Random House values the variety of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. With this purpose in mind, all qualified candidates will be considered for employment without distinction of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Discover why working at Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial is a unique and unparalleled experience by following us on LinkedIn and visiting our corporate website:

https://www.penguinrandomhousegrupoeditorial.com/trabaja-con-nosotros/como-trabajamos/

 

 

Empresa: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, S.A.U. | Job ID: 286833