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Purchasing Manager

On-site in Madrid·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Quironsalud

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

At Quirónsalud, your career has a purpose.

At Quirónsalud, we not only lead the healthcare sector; we are transforming it. With cutting-edge technology and a network of more than 58 hospitals in Spain and an international presence, we work every day to provide the best healthcare and the greatest well-being for our patients and professionals.

From Health Diagnostics, Quirónsalud's clinical analysis and diagnostics division, we are looking to add a Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement strategy and supplier management for our national network of laboratories, specialty centers, and collection points.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for defining, coordinating, and optimizing Health Diagnostics' purchasing strategy, ensuring the availability of materials, reagents, equipment, and services needed to guarantee operational continuity, economic efficiency, and the quality standards of our diagnostic activity.

  • Define and implement Health Diagnostics' purchasing and procurement strategy at the national level.
  • Manage negotiation and qualification processes with strategic suppliers of medical supplies, reagents, technical equipment, and associated services.
  • Analyze costs, consumption, and optimization opportunities, proposing improvements aimed at efficiency and sustainability.
  • Coordinate purchasing planning together with the operational, logistics, and laboratory areas.
  • Ensure compliance with service level agreements, quality, and supply deadlines.
  • Lead tenders, bids, and supplier evaluation processes.
  • Monitor purchasing, stock, and supplier performance indicators, preparing reports and action plans.
  • Collaborate with corporate and business areas to ensure alignment with the company's strategy.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in purchasing processes and tools.

Quirónsalud

Quirónsalud is the leading company in Spain in the provision of healthcare services. We have internationally renowned experts in the biomedical field and a large team of healthcare and non-healthcare professionals who work day after day to offer the best quality of care and specialized services in our country.

At Quirónsalud we want to count on the best professional talent to continue offering a differential healthcare service distinguished by its quality, its high level of specialization, and person-to-person health care.

Duties

We are waiting for you!

At Quirónsalud, we promote integration and respect for diversity. Therefore, our selection processes will be carried out under these principles. Likewise, the company declares its commitment to establishing and developing practices that promote and foster equal treatment and opportunities between men and women, without discriminating, directly or indirectly, on the grounds of sex. This principle is part of our Corporate and People policy, in line with Organic Law 3/2007, of March 22, for effective equality between both genders.

Requirements

  • University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences, or similar.
  • Previous experience of at least 5 years in purchasing positions, preferably in a healthcare, laboratory, healthcare, or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Experience in supplier negotiation and strategic category management.
  • Analytical skills and results orientation.
  • Communication, leadership, and cross-functional coordination skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with purchasing ERP systems.
  • Advanced English is a plus.

About Quironsalud

Quirónsalud is Spain's largest private healthcare group, operating a vast network of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized medical centers across the country. As part of the global Fresenius Helios group, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, from primary care to highly specialized treatments, and employs tens of thousands of healthcare professionals. The group is a leader in the Spanish private healthcare market, known for its advanced technology and patient-centered approach.

With its headquarters in Madrid, Quirónsalud has a strong presence throughout Spain, with major hospitals in Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and many other cities. For international healthcare professionals, Quirónsalud offers significant opportunities, though roles often require Spanish language proficiency and, for medical staff, official recognition of foreign qualifications. The group provides a structured environment with clear career paths in nursing, medical specialties, and hospital administration, making it a major employer for those looking to work in Spain's healthcare sector.

Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1934
Employees
30,000–50,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and 9 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Quirónsalud is part of Fresnelius Helios, one of the largest private healthcare providers in Europe, offering potential for international career mobility.
  • The group operates over 50 hospitals and more than 100 outpatient centers across Spain, providing a wide range of job locations.
  • For medical roles, international professionals must have their qualifications recognized by the Spanish authorities (homologación) and be registered with the Spanish medical college.
  • Fluency in Spanish is generally required for patient-facing roles, as the group serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking population.
  • The company offers a structured career development system with opportunities in clinical, research, and management positions.
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