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 for Paints, Adhesives, and Foams

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.

Take responsibility for the comprehensive management of the Paints, Adhesives, and Foams category, driving its competitiveness, profitability, and in-store availability through assortment definition, commercial negotiation, and the control of key business indicators.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

- Manage the commercial offering of the Paints category, collaborating on the definition of the assortment and the purchasing strategy.

- Participate in negotiations with current and potential suppliers, seeking the best commercial conditions for the company.

- Analyze sales, product evolution, turnover, and behavior per store to support decision-making.

- Collaborate in the creation and maintenance of the purchasing plan, ensuring proper follow-up of campaigns and business needs.

- Supervise and manage orders, guaranteeing an efficient supply chain from supplier to warehouse and store.

- Monitor stock and replenishment, optimizing availability and coverage across different centers.

- Coordinate with stores to address operational needs, product inquiries, and potential stock transfers.

- Prepare and execute weekly, monthly, and campaign reports, providing visibility into the category's evolution.

- Identify opportunities for improvement in assortment, procurement, profitability, and commercial positioning.

Requirements:

- Experience in purchasing, product management, or category management, preferably in retail, distribution, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environments.

- Knowledge of the DIY, hardware, decoration, materials, or paints sector is valued.

- Analytical, organized profile oriented toward results.

- Negotiation skills and the ability to manage supplier relationships.

- Proficiency in data handling, commercial tracking, and product planning.

- Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams in dynamic environments.

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.

Responsabilizarse de la gestión integral de la categoría de Pinturas, Adhesivos y Espumas, impulsando su competitividad, rentabilidad y disponibilidad en tienda mediante la definición del surtido, la negociación comercial y el control de los principales indicadores de negocio.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

- Gestionar la oferta comercial de la categoría de Pinturas, colaborando en la definición del surtido y en la estrategia de compra.

- Participar en la negociación con proveedores actuales y potenciales, buscando las mejores condiciones comerciales para la compañía.

- Analizar ventas, evolución de producto, rotación y comportamiento por tienda para apoyar la toma de decisiones.

- Colaborar en la elaboración y mantenimiento del plan de compra, asegurando el correcto seguimiento de las campañas y necesidades del negocio.

- Supervisar y gestionar los pedidos, garantizando una cadena de suministro eficiente desde proveedor hasta almacén y tienda.

- Realizar seguimiento del stock y reaprovisionamiento, optimizando disponibilidad y cobertura en los distintos centros.

- Coordinarse con tiendas para atender necesidades operativas, consultas de producto y posibles transferencias de stock.

- Preparar y ejecutar informes semanales, mensuales y de campaña, aportando visibilidad sobre la evolución de la categoría.

- Identificar oportunidades de mejora en surtido, aprovisionamiento, rentabilidad y posicionamiento comercial.

Requisitos:

- Experiencia en compras, gestión de producto o categorías, preferiblemente en entornos de retail, distribución o gran consumo.

- Valorable conocimiento del sector de bricolaje, ferretería, decoración, materiales o pinturas.

- Perfil analítico, organizado y orientado a resultados.

- Capacidad de negociación y habilidad para gestionar relaciones con proveedores.

-Buen manejo de datos, seguimiento comercial y planificación de producto.

-Capacidad para trabajar de forma transversal con distintos equipos y entornos dinámicos.

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.