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.

Fashion Buyer - External Brands

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.

Develop and implement the commercial strategy for the assigned External Brand categories, in collaboration with the Merchandising team, with the aim of building a competitive assortment, optimizing supplier relationships, and achieving sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions

Define and develop the product assortment in accordance with the commercial strategy.
Manage and optimize the supplier portfolio, identifying new brands and business opportunities.
Negotiate commercial conditions, quality, delivery times, and profitability with suppliers.
Analyze sales, margins, market, and competition to detect opportunities and propose improvement actions.
Monitor commercial results (weekly, monthly, and by campaign), driving action plans together with the Merchandising team.
Participate in the planning of campaigns, promotions, and commercial actions.
Ensure the correct implementation of the assortment through the store clustering strategy.
Prepare analysis and monitoring of budgets and business indicators.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of experience in Purchasing, Business Development, or Retail, preferably in fashion.
Experience working with mid-segment fashion brands, especially in External Brands.
University degree in Business Administration, International Trade, or similar.
B2 level of English.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office. Experience with SAP will be valued.
Experience in supplier management and negotiation.

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.

Desarrollar e implementar la estrategia comercial de las categorías asignadas de Marca Externa, en colaboración con el equipo de Merchandising, con el objetivo de construir un surtido competitivo, optimizar la relación con proveedores y alcanzar los objetivos de venta, rentabilidad y satisfacción del cliente.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones

Definir y desarrollar el surtido de producto de acuerdo con la estrategia comercial.
Gestionar y optimizar la cartera de proveedores, identificando nuevas marcas y oportunidades de negocio.
Negociar con proveedores condiciones comerciales, calidad, plazos de entrega y rentabilidad.
Analizar ventas, márgenes, mercado y competencia para detectar oportunidades y proponer acciones de mejora.
Realizar seguimiento de los resultados comerciales (semanales, mensuales y por campaña), impulsando planes de acción junto al equipo de Merchandising.
Participar en la planificación de campañas, promociones y acciones comerciales.
Garantizar la correcta implantación del surtido mediante la estrategia de clusterización de tiendas.
Elaborar análisis y seguimiento de presupuestos e indicadores de negocio.

Requisitos

Experiencia de 1 a 3 años en Compras, Desarrollo de Negocio o Retail, preferiblemente en moda.
Experiencia trabajando con marcas de moda del segmento medio, especialmente en Marca Externa.
Formación universitaria en ADE, Comercio Internacional o similar.
Nivel de inglés B2.
Dominio avanzado de Excel y Microsoft Office. Se valorará experiencia con SAP.
Experiencia en gestión de proveedores y negociación.

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.