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Purchasing Specialist

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 10 days ago

Still open when we checked on 4 Oct

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Mutua Madrileña doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 7+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Ingeniería, ADE, Económicas, Telecomunicaciones, Informática o titulaciones afines.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education

  • Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related degrees.

Experience

  • 7 to 10 years of experience in Technology Purchasing or IT Sourcing, preferably in organizations with high contracting volumes and a strong orientation toward technological services.
  • Experience in:
  • Software and SaaS licensing processes.
  • Management of complex IT service contracts.
  • Negotiation with large vendors (Microsoft, AWS, Google, Oracle, Salesforce, etc.).
  • Digital transformation and cloud projects.

Skills

  • High negotiation and communication capacity, adapting to both technical and business interlocutors.
  • Strategic thinking and analytical vision.
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives autonomously.
  • Orientation toward the internal client and value creation.
  • Proactivity, informal leadership, and the ability to operate in complex environments.

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Opportunity to integrate into a growing team with high impact on the Group's technology strategy.
  • Participation in transformative, innovative, and high-value projects.
  • Inclusive, collaborative work environment committed to equal opportunities.

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The role

Would you like to join the Mutua Madrileña team and be part of a constantly growing project?

From the Mutua Madrileña Purchasing Area, we are looking for a Senior Technology Buyer to lead strategic technology categories, drive efficiency, and contribute directly to the evolution of the purchasing model for critical Group projects. We are looking for a person with vision, autonomy, and a solid capacity to generate impact within the company.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the definition, execution, and monitoring of the sourcing strategy for complex technology categories (software, hardware, cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, etc.).
  • Drive the transformation of the technology purchasing model, integrating market trends and industry best practices.
  • Develop the annual category purchasing plan, guaranteeing efficiency, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and service continuity.
  • Direct end-to-end RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, including requirements definition, benchmarking, technical/economic evaluation, and final negotiation.
  • Guarantee the standardization of processes, documents, and criteria to ensure consistent and value-oriented decisions.
  • Negotiate complex licensing contracts, managed services, cloud subscriptions, framework agreements, and other technology delivery models.
  • Ensure contractual protection in matters such as service levels, security, regulation and compliance, intellectual property, availability, and business continuity
  • Build and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers in the technology ecosystem.
  • Lead portfolio consolidation initiatives, in collaboration with Vendor Management, improving performance, joint innovation and reducing dependency risks.
  • Work closely with Technology Directors (CIO/CTO), those responsible for architecture, security, and business areas to ensure alignment between needs and value propositions.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize technology spending and foster synergies between projects and areas.

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About Mutua Madrileña

Mutua Madrileña is a leading Spanish insurance company headquartered in Madrid. Founded in 1984, it is one of Spain's largest insurers, offering a wide range of insurance products including auto, health, life, and home insurance, as well as financial services. The company operates through a network of offices across Spain and has a strong presence in the Spanish market.

For international professionals, Mutua Madrileña offers a dynamic and stable work environment in Madrid, with a strong focus on digital transformation and data-driven decision making. The company is known for its commitment to employee development and offers various career paths, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a long-term career in Spain's insurance sector.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1984
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Mutua Madrileña is headquartered in Madrid, offering a central location for professionals.
  • The company has a strong focus on digital transformation and data analytics, creating opportunities for tech professionals.
  • It provides a stable and well-established work environment in the Spanish insurance market.
  • The company offers various career paths, including roles in data analysis, strategy, and entrepreneurship.
  • As a mutual insurance company, it is owned by its policyholders, which can offer a unique and stable corporate structure.

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