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Indirect Procurement Buyer

Hybrid in Alcobendas·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

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Randstad España

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Work mode
Hybrid, Alcobendas
Contract
Fixed-term, full-time hours
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Professional experience: At least 3 years of demonstrable experience in indirect procurement, category management, or Strategic Sourcing in large companies, preferably in the Retail, Mass Distribution, or FMCG sectors.

Nice to have

University degree: Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE), Economics, Industrial Engineering, or similar. A master's degree or postgraduate training in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Strategic Management will be especially valued.

English B2+ (C1 highly valued) both written and spoken.

The role

Randstad Professional is selecting a Purchasing Technician (Buyer) for a large company in the Retail sector, who, reporting to the purchasing management, will perform the functions described below:

What you'll do

  • Support category managers in category management, seeking possible solutions and improvements, and performing spend analysis by category, family, nature of service, and supplier.
  • Search for savings across different categories through supplier optimization.
  • Collaboration in strategic sourcing projects.
  • Negotiation with and management of suppliers, as well as placing purchase orders and drafting SLAs. Document management.

Benefits and conditions

  • Temporary contract for paternity leave cover (approximate duration of 5 weeks).
  • 2 days of remote work.
  • Salary based on the candidate's competencies.

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview
  1. Apply to the job

  2. Under review · With a Randstad consultant

  3. Shortlisted

  4. Consultant contact

    With a Randstad consultant

    One of our consultants will review your application and contact you about the next steps.

  5. Company decision

    With a client company

    Randstad acts as an intermediary connecting candidates with companies; in some cases final handling of profiles and the decision on whom to contact rest solely with the company.

  • The final stages are set by the client company: final handling of profiles and the decision on whom to contact rest solely with the company.
  • Randstad does not publish timescales; your application status may not change because of the high volume of applications or because the company manages its own timings.
  • The published statuses only go as far as shortlisting: Randstad does not detail later interviews or assessments.

About Randstad España

Randstad España is the Spanish branch of Randstad N.V., a global leader in human resources and staffing solutions. The company provides a wide range of workforce solutions, including temporary and permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR consulting. With a strong presence in Spain, Randstad España connects thousands of professionals with job opportunities across various sectors, including industrial, technical, and customer service roles.

For international professionals, Randstad España offers a gateway to the Spanish job market, with numerous openings in technical maintenance, customer service, and administrative roles. The company values diversity and inclusion, and its extensive network of offices across Spain ensures support for candidates seeking employment in different regions. Randstad's global reach and local expertise make it a reliable partner for those looking to relocate and work in Spain.

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