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Head of Purchasing in Zaragoza

On-site in Zaragoza·Added 1 month ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: On-site, Zaragoza
Contract: Permanent
Experience: 6+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Michael Page España is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Zaragoza.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Key Competencies:

* University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or similar.

* 6+ years of experience in purchasing within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

* Proven experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.

* Strong understanding of ERP-based purchasing processes (e.g. SAP, Infor LN, Dynamics).

* Strategic mindset and analytical skills.

* Strong negotiation and communication abilities.

* Ability to work in a multinational and cross-functional environment.

* Solid financial and commercial acumen.

* Approval of suppliers, price lists, and contracts.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract in a company in the industrial/manufacturing sector in Zaragoza.
Opportunity to take on a new professional challenge at the head of the Purchasing area.

If you are interested in this position, do not hesitate to apply.

The role

The Head of Purchasing is responsible for defining and executing the purchasing strategy of the company, ensuring optimal commercial conditions, risk mitigation, compliance with internal policies, and alignment with financial and operational objectives. The role has full ownership of the purchasing processes and governance within the ERP environment.

Location Zaragoza
Industrial Sector

What you'll do

* Define and implement the purchasing strategy aligned with corporate and financial objectives.

* Lead supplier sourcing, selection, and negotiation activities.

* Establish and manage supplier framework agreements and contracts.

* Own and maintain price lists, commercial conditions, and contracts in the ERP.

* Approve purchase orders according to delegated authority and ensure compliance with approval workflows.

* Manage changes to purchase orders affecting price, commercial terms, or contractual conditions.

* Ensure segregation of duties and compliance with internal control requirements.

* Monitor purchasing performance, savings, and supplier risks.

* Coordinate with Operations to ensure supply continuity within the approved purchasing framework.

* Support audits (internal and external) related to purchasing activities.

* Functional owner of purchasing-related master data (suppliers, price lists, contracts).

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.