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Buyer - Retail Sector

Hybrid in València·Added 23 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Be near València for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • Driving licence

    EU licences are valid in Spain; most others only for six months after you become resident.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Schedule: from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with flexibility in arrival and departure times.
  • Remote work: 1 day per week (except Mondays).
  • Stable contract in a growing company.
  • Dynamic team with a high degree of autonomy.

The role

Are you passionate about supplier negotiation, category management, and strategic product decision-making? We are looking for a Buyer and Category Manager to join a leading company in the retail sector. You will play a key role in defining the assortment, negotiating with suppliers, and developing the commercial strategy for several categories nationwide.

What you'll do

The main functions you will develop as a Buyer and Category Manager are:

  • Define and implement the purchasing strategy for the assigned categories.
  • Lead negotiations with national and international suppliers, ensuring the best economic and commercial conditions.
  • Negotiate prices, rebates, promotions, collaboration agreements, payment terms, and logistical conditions.
  • Identify, approve, and develop new sources of supply to improve the company's competitiveness.
  • Manage and optimize the supplier portfolio, establishing solid, long-term relationships.
  • Analyze the market, consumer trends, and competition to identify business opportunities.
  • Define the product assortment and participate in the pricing and positioning strategy of the categories.
  • Monitor sales, margins, and profitability, proposing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Participate in industry trade fairs and meetings with suppliers to detect novelties and growth opportunities.
  • Coordinate with the marketing, operations, stores, and e-commerce areas to guarantee the correct execution of the commercial strategy.
  • Visit points of sale nationwide to evaluate category performance and detect opportunities for improvement.

Summary

  • Strategic negotiation with national and international suppliers.
  • Availability to work in L'Alcudia (Valencia).

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • At least 3 years of experience in purchasing/category management functions.
  • Negotiation and decision-making skills.
  • Intermediate level of English (ability to use it in trade fairs, not on a daily basis).
  • Availability to travel nationally.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Availability to work in L'Alcudia and surrounding areas.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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About the company & team

Our client is an important and well-known company in the retail sector with a nationwide presence. Their offices and workplace are located in L'Alcudia (Valencia).

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