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.

Perfume and Cosmetics Buyer

El Corte Ingles

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

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.

Join the Purchasing team as a Junior Perfume and Cosmetics Buyer and participate in the development of one of the categories with the greatest strategic relevance for the business.

We are looking for a person with an interest in the commercial environment, analytical capacity, and a desire to learn, who wants to grow professionally by collaborating in the management of brands and suppliers, market analysis, and the implementation of initiatives that drive sales and category profitability.

You will be part of a dynamic team and work transversally with different areas of the company, acquiring a comprehensive vision of the business and contributing to commercial decision-making.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

- Provide support in the management of assigned brands and suppliers.

- Collaborate in the negotiation of commercial conditions, promotions, and agreements with suppliers.

- Participate in the management of the product assortment, additions, removals, returns, and control of obsolete items.

- Perform analysis of sales, margins, prices, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.

- Prepare reports and monitor the main business indicators of the category.

- Support the implementation of commercial action plans oriented towards sales growth and profitability.

- Coordinate actions with internal areas such as Marketing, Web, CRM, and Supply Chain to ensure correct commercial execution.

- Monitor stock and product availability, collaborating in the optimization of procurement.

- Maintain continuous communication with suppliers and internal teams to ensure activity tracking and incident resolution.

- Identify new trends, products, and opportunities that add value to the commercial offer.

Requirements:

- University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Administration and Finance, or related fields.

- Professional experience of 1 to 3 years in Purchasing, Commercial, Marketing, Category Management, or Product Management areas.

- English level B2.

- Basic knowledge of purchasing, procurement, and document management.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.

- Analytical capacity and results orientation.

- Interest in the commercial environment and category management.

- Communication and teamwork skills.

- Ability to plan, organize, and manage priorities.

- Capacity for learning, adaptation, and continuous improvement.

- Proactive profile, with initiative and orientation toward the customer and the business.

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. In our company, everyone is welcome.

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.

Únete al equipo de Compras como Comprador/a Junior de Perfumería y Cosmética y participa en el desarrollo de una de las categorías con mayor relevancia estratégica para el negocio.

Buscamos una persona con interés por el entorno comercial, capacidad analítica y ganas de aprender, que quiera crecer profesionalmente colaborando en la gestión de marcas y proveedores, el análisis de mercado y la puesta en marcha de iniciativas que impulsen las ventas y la rentabilidad de la categoría.

Formarás parte de un equipo dinámico y trabajarás de manera transversal con distintas áreas de la compañía, adquiriendo una visión integral del negocio y contribuyendo a la toma de decisiones comerciales.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

- Dar soporte en la gestión de las marcas y proveedores asignados.

-Colaborar en la negociación de condiciones comerciales, promociones y acuerdos con proveedores.

-Participar en la gestión del surtido de productos, altas, bajas, devoluciones y control de obsoletos.

-Realizar análisis de ventas, márgenes, precios y tendencias de mercado para identificar oportunidades de mejora.

-Elaborar informes y seguimiento de los principales indicadores de negocio de la categoría.

-Apoyar la implementación de planes de acción comerciales orientados al crecimiento de ventas y rentabilidad.

-Coordinar acciones con áreas internas como Marketing, Web, CRM y Supply Chain para asegurar una correcta ejecución comercial.

-Realizar seguimiento del stock y disponibilidad de producto, colaborando en la optimización del aprovisionamiento.

-Mantener una comunicación continua con proveedores y equipos internos para garantizar el seguimiento de la actividad y la resolución de incidencias.

-Identificar nuevas tendencias, productos y oportunidades que aporten valor a la oferta comercial.

Requisitos:

-Grado Universitario en ADE, Economía, Administración y Finanzas o titulaciones afines.

-Experiencia profesional de 1 a 3 años en áreas de Compras, Comercial, Marketing, Category Management o Gestión de Producto.

-Nivel de inglés B2.

-Conocimientos básicos de compras, aprovisionamiento y gestión documental.

-Dominio de Microsoft Office 365, especialmente Excel.

-Capacidad analítica y orientación a resultados.

-Interés por el entorno comercial y la gestión de categorías.

-Habilidades de comunicación y trabajo en equipo.

-Capacidad de planificación, organización y gestión de prioridades.

-Capacidad de aprendizaje, adaptación y mejora continua.

-Perfil proactivo, con iniciativa y orientación al cliente y al negocio.

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.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.