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Corporate Procurement Director

On-site in Madrid·Added 27 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: Senior level
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Economics, or similar degrees.

Consolidated experience in responsibility positions within the Purchasing area, managing teams and high-complexity negotiations.

Preferred experience in construction, engineering, EPC, infrastructure, or companies linked to projects and site execution.

Knowledge of purchasing management for materials, services, and subcontracting.

Experience working in multi-site, multi-project environments or with decentralized structures.

Solid negotiation skills, strategic vision, and orientation towards results and cost optimization.

Ability to lead teams and manage relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Experience in supplier approval, evaluation, and development, as well as in negotiating framework agreements.

We value experience with SAP Ariba, SAP, or other procurement tools, as well as participation in Purchasing transformation or digitalization projects.

Professional English level to operate in an international environment.

Availability to travel nationally and occasionally internationally.

We are looking for a person with leadership, autonomy, analytical capacity, business vision, and an orientation toward continuous improvement.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary
Additional variable pay and company car.
Permanent contract.

The role

We are looking for a Purchasing Director to lead the corporate purchasing strategy and management in a rapidly growing business group. The position will lead the team and the relationship with suppliers and subcontractors, driving efficiencies, strategic agreements, and continuous improvement in the area.

Important construction group seeks Corporate Purchasing Director
Experience in the construction sector

What you'll do

Define and implement the corporate Purchasing strategy, aligning it with the group's objectives and the needs of different projects.

Lead, coordinate, and develop the Purchasing team, ensuring efficient and homogeneous management.

Strategically manage the main categories of materials, supplies, services, and subcontracting.

Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers and subcontractors, establishing framework agreements and optimizing commercial conditions.

Identify opportunities for savings and cost optimization, while simultaneously guaranteeing quality, service, and deadline compliance standards.

Develop and consolidate the panel of suppliers and subcontractors, establishing criteria for approval, evaluation, and monitoring.

Anticipate and manage potential supply risks, developing alternatives and strategies that guarantee project continuity.

Work transversally with project, site, and different corporate teams, ensuring correct planning of purchasing needs.

Define and monitor the main Purchasing KPIs, analyzing deviations and identifying improvement opportunities.

Drive the digitalization and continuous improvement of the department's processes and tools.

Promote best practices in responsible purchasing, sustainability, and supplier management.

Report to Management on the evolution of the area, main negotiations, savings, risks, and opportunities.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
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With a client company
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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.