El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Buyer

El Corte Ingles

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

Requirements

Collaborate in market analysis, contributing new ideas and product sensitivity, and staying informed about weekly, monthly, and campaign results. Be proactive in developing skills and knowledge of the Buying role to expand the scope of responsibility.
Assortment and product development: Collaborate with the Department Manager in the creation and development of the area's assortment and products, ensuring they align with the established strategy and market needs.
Sample management and control: Supervise and control samples, including the preparation of documentation and samples for presentation and approval, guaranteeing quality and compliance with standards.
Supplier follow-up: Perform comprehensive monitoring of supplier performance, evaluating deliveries, product quality, and order fulfillment, and managing implementation and store orders, addressing product-related inquiries.
Product documentation and coding: Prepare product sheets and fill out coding templates, sending them to the Pool, as well as creating and maintaining the Purchase Plan and producing promotional signage.

Benefits

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.
- Life insurance.
- Corporate University.
- Continuous training for professional development.
- Study grants for employees' children.
- In-house Medical Service.
- Flexible remuneration plan.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent in a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

Manage the commercial offer, collaborating in negotiations with current and potential suppliers.

Main functions and requirements.

Assortment and product development: Collaborate with the Department Manager in the creation and development of the area's assortment and products, ensuring they align with the established strategy and market needs.

Sample management and control: Supervise and control samples, including the preparation of documentation and samples for presentation and approval, guaranteeing quality and compliance with standards.

Supplier follow-up: Perform comprehensive monitoring of supplier performance, evaluating deliveries, product quality, and order fulfillment, and managing implementation and store orders, addressing product-related inquiries.

Product documentation and coding: Prepare product sheets and fill out coding templates, sending them to the Pool, as well as creating and maintaining the Purchase Plan and producing promotional signage.

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

- Study grants for employees' children.

- In-house Medical Service.

- Flexible remuneration plan.

If you find this position interesting, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. Everyone is welcome in our company.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

Gestionar de la oferta comercial, colaborando en la negociación con proveedores actuales y potenciales.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Colaborar en el análisis de mercado, aportando nuevas ideas y sensibilidad respecto al producto, mantenerse informado de los resultados semanales, mensuales y de campaña. Ser proactivo en el desarrollo de habilidades y conocimientos del rol de Buying para ampliar el alcance de la responsabilidad.

Desarrollo de surtido y productos: Colaborar con el Responsable de departamento en la creación y desarrollo del surtido y productos del área, asegurando que se alineen con la estrategia establecida y las necesidades del mercado.

Gestión y control de muestras: Supervisar y controlar las muestras, incluyendo la preparación de documentación y muestras para su presentación y aprobación, garantizando la calidad y cumplimiento de los estándares.

Seguimiento de proveedores: Realizar un seguimiento exhaustivo del rendimiento de los proveedores, evaluando entregas, calidad de producto y cumplimiento de pedidos, y gestionando los pedidos de implantación y de las tiendas, atendiendo consultas relacionadas con el producto.

Documentación y codificación de productos: Elaborar fichas de producto y rellenar plantillas de codificación, enviándolas al Pool, además de crear y mantener el Plan de Compra y realizar la cartelería de promociones.

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.