Alimerka is a leading Spanish supermarket chain with a dominant presence in the northern and central regions of Spain, particularly in Asturias, Castilla y León, and Galicia. Founded in Asturias, the company has grown into a major retail player with over 170 points of sale and a sophisticated logistics network that includes its own meat and bakery production facilities. It is recognized for its commitment to local sourcing and fresh products, maintaining a significant market share in its core territories.

Headquartered in Llanera, Asturias, Alimerka offers a wide range of career opportunities beyond retail operations, including specialized roles in IT, data science, logistics, and food technology. For international professionals, the company provides a stable environment within a traditional Spanish corporate structure. While the primary working language is Spanish, the company's investment in digital transformation and sustainable logistics makes it an interesting destination for technical specialists looking to work in Northern Spain.

Founded in 1986 in Oviedo, Asturias, by Luis Noé Fernández, Alimerka began as a single grocery store. Over the decades, it expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become the leading food retailer in the Asturias region and a major player in neighboring provinces.

Purchasing Manager - Butchery

Alimerka

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Grupo ALIMERKA, a leader in the food retail sector, is firmly committed to innovation and customer orientation. We are a large team of more than 6,000 professionals, distributed across more than 170 work centers, working every day with enthusiasm, effort, and commitment to continue growing sustainably.

We are looking for a professional to lead the procurement strategy for high-quality meat, guaranteeing total traceability from the origin and driving the development of our differential 'Ganadería de Cercanía' line compared to processed industrial offerings.

WHAT WILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

* Purchase planning based on demand, promotions, and seasonality.
* Selection and approval of suppliers (slaughterhouses, cutting plants, distributors).
* Negotiation of prices, rebates, logistical conditions, and deadlines.
* Quality control: compliance with standards, expiration dates, and traceability.
* Stock and rotation management (preventing stockouts and shrinkage).
* Coordination with stores, logistics, and the commercial department.
* Sales analysis to adjust the assortment (most demanded products).
* Supervision of compliance with health and food safety regulations.

View original advert (Spanish)

Grupo ALIMERKA, líder en el sector retail de alimentación, cuenta con una apuesta firme por la innovación y la orientación al cliente. Somos un gran equipo formado por más de 6.000 profesionales, distribuidos en más de 170 centros de trabajo, que trabaja cada día con ilusión, esfuerzo y compromiso para seguir creciendo de manera sostenible.

Buscamos un/a profesional que lidere la estrategia de abastecimiento cárnico de máxima calidad, garantizando la trazabilidad total desde el origen e impulsando el desarrollo de nuestra línea diferencial de 'Ganadería de Cercanía' frente a la oferta industrial procesada.

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