Head of Purchasing - Food Retail
Michael Page España·Talavera de la Reina
What they offer
Permanent contract
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak native-level Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work on-site in Talavera de la Reina
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Director-level role.
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About the role
The Purchasing Manager will define and execute the company's purchasing strategy, ensuring optimal levels of cost, quality, and product availability.
- Strategic project with direct impact on profitability and decision-making.
- Management role with real autonomy and leadership of the purchasing function.
What you'll do
Reporting to General Management, the candidate will be responsible for:
- Designing and executing the company's purchasing policy.
- Managing and developing strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Leading negotiations, contracts, and commercial terms.
- Optimizing costs, margins, and inventory turnover.
- Supervising stock management, supply, and goods flow.
- Implementing process improvements and technological tools in purchasing.
- Monitoring KPIs for the area: savings, quality, lead times, ESG, and managed spend.
- Coordinating with commercial, marketing, and operations departments.
- Leading, developing, and supervising the purchasing team.
- Analyzing markets, trends, and improvement opportunities.
What you'll get
- Stable and strategic role within an evolving organization.
- High internal visibility and direct involvement in key decisions.
- Real autonomy to define and implement the purchasing strategy.
- Professional environment focused on continuous improvement and results.
- Opportunity for growth and professional development in the medium term.
About the company & team
Our client is an established company in the food retail distribution sector, with centralized operations and a clear focus on operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and cost optimization. It is a growing organization focused on professionalizing processes and generating sustainable value through the purchasing function.
Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?
We are looking for a professional with proven experience in purchasing within the food retail sector, preferably in the wholesale channel. The ideal candidate brings strategic vision, strong analytical and negotiation skills, team leadership, and a clear results orientation. Their ability to manage suppliers, optimize costs, and anticipate market trends will be key, combining an operational approach with strategic thinking.
About the role
El/la Responsable de Compras definirá y ejecutará la estrategia de compras de la compañía, garantizando unos niveles óptimos de coste, calidad y disponibilidad de los productos.
- Proyecto estratégico con impacto directo en rentabilidad y toma de decisiones
- Rol directivo con autonomía real y liderazgo de la función de compras
What you'll do
Reportando a Dirección General, el/la candidato/a se responsabilizará de:
- Diseñar y ejecutar la política de compras de la compañía.
- Gestionar y desarrollar relaciones estratégicas con proveedores clave.
- Liderar negociaciones, contratos y condiciones comerciales.
- Optimizar costes, márgenes y rotación de inventario.
- Supervisar la gestión de stocks, aprovisionamiento y flujo de mercancías.
- Implantar mejoras de procesos y herramientas tecnológicas en compras.
- Controlar KPIs del área: ahorro, calidad, plazos, ESG y gasto gestionado.
- Coordinarse con áreas comerciales, marketing y operaciones.
- Liderar, desarrollar y supervisar el equipo de compras.
- Analizar mercados, tendencias y oportunidades de mejora.
What you'll get
- Proyecto estable y estratégico dentro de una organización en evolución.
- Alta visibilidad interna y participación directa en decisiones clave.
- Autonomía real para definir e implantar la estrategia de compras.
- Entorno profesional, orientado a la mejora continua y a resultados.
- Posibilidad de crecimiento y desarrollo profesional a medio plazo
About the company & team
Nuestro cliente es una empresa consolidada del sector distribución alimentaria, con operaciones centralizadas y una clara orientación a la eficiencia operativa, la mejora continua y la optimización de costes. Se trata de una organización en crecimiento, con foco en profesionalizar procesos y generar valor sostenible a través de la función de compras.
¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?
Buscamos un/a profesional con experiencia consolidada en compras dentro del sector retail alimentación, preferiblemente en canal mayorista. La persona ideal aporta visión estratégica, fuerte capacidad analítica y de negociación, liderazgo de equipos y orientación clara a resultados. Será clave su habilidad para gestionar proveedores, optimizar costes y anticiparse a tendencias de mercado, combinando enfoque operativo y pensamiento estratégico.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .
About the company
Michael Page España
Staffing
Michael Page España is a staffing agency.They recruit for client companies, so the employer you would work for is not named on this ad.