Michael Page España
Michael Page España

Purchasing Manager - Retail Food Industry

Madrid, Spain·Competitive·On-site·Mid · 5+ years·Permanent

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About the role

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing strategy for Consumer Packaged Goods categories, driving profitability, supplier negotiation, and team development. The position combines leadership, commercial vision, and business analysis to ensure the best assortment and customer experience.

  • Lead strategic categories with direct impact on thousands of customers
  • Build your career in a solid, fast-growing company

What you'll do

Reporting to the Purchasing Director, the candidate will be responsible for:

  • Leading, coordinating, and developing a team of buyers, driving their performance and professional growth.
  • Designing and implementing the purchasing strategy for assigned categories.
  • Negotiating strategic agreements with key manufacturers and suppliers to maximize competitiveness and profitability.
  • Analyzing business indicators (margins, turnover, stock, profitability, and sales) to support decision-making.
  • Identifying market trends, innovation opportunities, and evolving consumer needs.
  • Ensuring the balance between product availability, service quality, and economic targets.



Collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and logistics teams to optimize business results.

What you'll get

A strategic project within a leading and growing company.
Real opportunities for development and internal promotion.
Continuous training plan to boost your professional career.
A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
High capacity to influence key business decisions.
The possibility of leading key categories and high-performance teams.

A competitive global package commensurate with the responsibility of the position.

About the company & team

A major food retail company with a strong market track record and an ambitious growth plan. The company stands out for its customer focus, innovation in category management, and a collaborative culture that fosters professional development and decision-making with real business impact.

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

We are looking for a professional with solid purchasing experience in the food retail sector, with at least five years of experience in similar roles. The ideal candidate should hold a university degree, possess strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in Excel and digital tools, and a strong business orientation. Additionally, they should stand out for their leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills, combined with strong organizational ability, proactivity, and teamwork.

Knowledge of English and/or French will be highly valued.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

About the company

Michael Page España

Michael Page España

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