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.

Hospitality Buyer

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

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.

We are looking for a person to join the Dry Food and Hospitality Purchasing team of CEPA, participating in supplier management, price analysis, and category profitability.

We are looking for a profile with analytical capacity, business orientation, and advanced data management skills, with special value placed on knowledge of advanced Excel, SAP Ariba, pricing, and market indicators.

Beyond purchasing experience, we are looking for a person with initiative, learning capacity, and good communication skills, capable of collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

- Support the management of Dry Food categories.

- Manage operational purchasing and procurement processes.

- Monitor suppliers and commercial conditions.

- Participate in price negotiations and tariff reviews.

- Prepare reports on cost evolution, inflation, and market trends.

- Analyze margins, profitability, and pricing strategies.

- Manage information and processes through SAP Ariba.

- Participate in sourcing processes and electronic auctions.

- Prepare reports and dashboards using advanced Excel.

- Collaborate on Trade Marketing actions to boost categories.

- Coordinate participation in trade fairs, sector events, and activities with chambers of commerce and institutional bodies.

- Identify opportunities for improvement in assortment, suppliers, and purchasing conditions.

Requirements:

- Experience in food, hospitality, retail, or distribution is valued.

- Advanced Excel.

- Data analysis and report preparation.

- Knowledge of pricing and profitability.

- SAP Ariba or similar purchasing platforms.

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.

Buscamos una persona para incorporarse al equipo de Compras de Alimentación Seca de CEPA y Hostelería, participando en la gestión de proveedores, el análisis de precios y la rentabilidad de las categorías.

Buscamos un perfil con capacidad analítica, orientación al negocio y manejo avanzado de datos, valorándose especialmente conocimientos de Excel avanzado, SAP Ariba, pricing e indicadores de mercado.

Más allá de la experiencia en compras, buscamos una persona con iniciativa, capacidad de aprendizaje y buenas habilidades de comunicación, capaz de colaborar con distintos interlocutores internos y externos.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

- Apoyar la gestión de las categorías de Alimentación Seca.

- Gestionar procesos operativos de compra y aprovisionamiento.

- Realizar seguimiento de proveedores y condiciones comerciales.

- Participar en negociaciones de precios y revisión de tarifas.

- Elaborar informes de evolución de costes, inflación y tendencias de mercado.

- Analizar márgenes, rentabilidades y estrategias de pricing.

- Gestionar información y procesos a través de SAP Ariba.

- Participar en procesos de sourcing y subastas electrónicas.

- Elaborar informes y cuadros de mando mediante Excel avanzado.

- Colaborar en acciones de Trade Marketing para impulsar las categorías.

- Coordinar la participación en ferias, eventos sectoriales y actividades con cámaras de comercio y organismos institucionales.

- Identificar oportunidades de mejora en surtido, proveedores y condiciones de compra.

Requisitos:

- Valorable experiencia en alimentación, hostelería, retail o distribución.

- Excel avanzado.

- Análisis de datos y elaboración de informes.

- Conocimientos de pricing y rentabilidad.

- SAP Ariba o plataformas similares de compras.

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.