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Head of Purchasing - Food Retail

On-site in Talavera de la Reina·Added 5 months ago

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: On-site, Talavera de la Reina
Contract: Permanent
Experience: Senior level

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Pay & benefits

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.

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.

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.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
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.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · 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.

Industry: Staffing

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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.

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