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Purchase Specialist

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Desigual

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 2 or more years of demonstrated experience managing purchasing department

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in local language and English

• Advanced user in MS Excel

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting or relevant field

• Team-worker, attention to detail, autonomous and proactive

• Knowledge of SAP

• Sharp negotiation skills

• Project management demonstrated experience

The role

The mission of the Purchase Specialist is...

Drive value creation through professional and unbiased procurement of indirect categories, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and alignment with business needs.

What you'll do

• Act as the link between Procurement and internal departments, understanding their needs

• Collect, analyze, and prioritize procurement requirements for indirect goods and services

• Ensure alignment between business needs, budget constraints, and internal policies

• Lead tendering and sourcing processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) for indirect goods and services

• Ensure objective and unbiased decision-making, based on clear criteria (total cost, quality, service, risk)

• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms

• Collaborate with Legal on the review of contracts

• Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers through structured and professional processes

• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks (financial, operational, reputational)

• Develop and execute category management strategies for indirect procurement

• Analyze spend, market dynamics, and optimization opportunities by category

• Identify cost-saving opportunities, operational efficiencies, and process improvements

• Actively contribute to the company's financial and strategic objectives

• Follow up of energy cost at a Company Level

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How you'll work

• Manage the Travel Agency Tool and its configuration

• Define and enforce the corporate travel policy

• Resolve operational issues with Agency and internal users

• Reporting to Directors to monitor travel spend

Artificial intelligence

• Seguimiento y empuje de los proyectos de finanzas

• Participar y controlar la implementación de los proyectos de IA

• Proponer soluciones del mercado adaptadas a la empresa

About Desigual

Desigual is a Spanish fashion company known for its colorful, eclectic designs and bold prints. Founded in Barcelona in 1984, it has grown into a global brand with a presence in over 100 countries, operating through its own stores, franchises, and online channels. The company is part of the broader apparel industry, focusing on design, retail, and e-commerce.

Desigual's headquarters and main operations are in Barcelona, Spain, where most of its corporate, design, and digital teams are based. The company has a strong Spanish identity and a creative, vibrant work culture. For international professionals, Desigual offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, fashion-forward environment in one of Europe's most attractive cities, with roles spanning finance, analytics, purchasing, and digital marketing.

Industry: Fashion
Founded: 1984
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: desigual.com

Good to know if you are moving

Desigual is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European tech and business hub, offering a high quality of life and a vibrant cultural scene.
The company operates globally, providing opportunities to work with international teams and markets.
Desigual's creative and fashion-forward culture makes it an attractive employer for those passionate about design and retail.
The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, which may appeal to values-driven professionals.
Barcelona offers a large international community and a relatively mild climate, easing the relocation process for foreign workers.

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