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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Fixed-term, full-time hours
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Benefits
- Life insurance, flexible pay plan





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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
The role
Are you looking to develop your talent and a place where your effort is recognized? We offer you a dynamic, close-knit environment with a future. 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.
We are looking to hire a Buyer to join the Purchasing department and contribute to the management and development of our product categories. You will play a key role in supplier negotiations, results analysis, and the optimization of business profitability. You will work cross-functionally with the Design and Planning teams, participating in strategic decision-making to drive the commercial offering and the achievement of the department's objectives.
What you'll do
• Define and execute the purchasing strategy for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with commercial and profitability objectives
• Select, develop, and manage relationships with national and international suppliers, guaranteeing the best cost, quality, and service conditions
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, especially from the Asian market, to optimize margins and ensure assortment competitiveness
• Analyze sales behavior, stock, profitability, and product turnover to identify opportunities for improvement and growth
• Prepare and monitor the purchasing budget, guaranteeing the fulfillment of the category's economic objectives
• Collaborate with the Design and Planning teams in collection construction, assortment definition, and needs planning
• Detect market trends, business opportunities, and improvement proposals that allow the commercial offering to evolve
• Monitor key business indicators and propose action plans to maximize sales, profit, and margin
• Manage the complete purchasing cycle, from planning and negotiation to order tracking and deadline compliance
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with different areas to guarantee efficient product and business management
Duties
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Main duties and requirements.
Requirements
• Long-term temporary contract.
• Provide between 2 and 3 years of experience in Purchasing positions, regardless of the category or sector in which said experience was developed
• Have experience in negotiation with international suppliers, especially in Asian environments
• Possess a high level of English to operate in an international environment
• Use Office tools, especially Excel
• Knowledge of SAP will be valued
• Demonstrate a high analytical capacity and results orientation
• Possess negotiation, influence, and decision-making skills
• Show the ability to work in a team and collaborate with different areas of the organization
• Have a commercial vision and sensitivity toward the product and the business
• Adapt easily to dynamic environments and the simultaneous management of different priorities
Fixed-term contract.
We offer a range of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.
- Exclusive discounts and financing options.
- Life insurance.
- Corporate University.
- Ongoing training for professional development.
- Study aid for employees' children.
- Own medical service.
- Flexible compensation plan.
If this position interests you, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, all people are welcome.
About El Corte Ingles
El Corte Inglés is Spain's largest department store group and one of the country's most iconic retail companies. Founded in 1940, it operates a vast network of department stores, hypermarkets (Hipercor), supermarkets (Supercor), and an extensive online retail platform. The company also has significant operations in travel agencies, insurance, and financial services, employing tens of thousands of people across Spain and internationally.
With its headquarters in Madrid, El Corte Inglés has a strong presence throughout Spain, with stores and offices in nearly every major city. The company is known for its traditional, customer-centric retail culture and offers a wide range of roles, from sales and logistics to technology, data analysis, and corporate functions. For international professionals, El Corte Inglés provides opportunities to work in a major Spanish company, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.
- Industry
- Retail
- Founded
- 1940
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 17 more
Good to know if you are moving
- El Corte Inglés is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is a Spanish-founded company.
- The company operates across all major Spanish cities, offering opportunities in retail, logistics, and corporate roles.
- Spanish language proficiency is generally required for most positions, especially customer-facing roles.
- The company offers a wide range of roles, from sales and operations to technology and data analytics, suitable for various professional backgrounds.
- As a large, established employer, El Corte Inglés provides stable employment and opportunities for internal mobility.
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