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Senior Purchasing Manager

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Michael Page España

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Salary: €45,000 - €50,000 a year
About €2,720 - €2,960 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Spain
Contract: Permanent
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Experience: Senior level
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract in an established company in Zuera.
Competitive salary between €45,000 and €50,000 gross per year.
Professional development opportunities within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
Professional work environment focused on excellence.

The role

The Senior Purchasing Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the purchasing department, ensuring the optimization of resources and the quality of suppliers in the industrial/manufacturing industry. This position is located in Zuera and seeks a person with experience in supply chain management.

Location: Zuera
Competitive salary

What you'll do

The selected Senior Purchasing Manager will have the following duties:

Design and implement purchasing strategies to optimize costs and ensure the quality of materials.
Negotiate contracts with key suppliers and establish solid commercial relationships.
Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic audits.
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
Manage inventory and stock levels to avoid supply disruptions.
Analyze and evaluate the market to identify new business opportunities.
Coordinate a team within the purchasing department, ensuring their professional development.
Prepare periodic reports on the performance of the purchasing area.

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

The selected Senior Purchasing Manager must meet the following requirements:

University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Previous experience in a similar position within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
Advanced knowledge of purchasing strategies and supplier negotiation.
Leadership skills and ability to manage teams.
Advanced level of English, both spoken and written. Required for day-to-day work.
Proficiency in computer tools related to purchasing management and supply chain.

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.