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Senior Regional Procurement Professional

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 9 Nov)

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Randstad España

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience: More than 5 years of solid experience in strategic procurement, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, supplier relationship management (SRM), and governance.

Education: University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Law, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.

Languages: Professional proficiency in Spanish and English is indispensable, as you will be working in a continuous international environment.

Tools: Good command of the Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Key competencies: Strong analytical and results-oriented profile, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, a marked team spirit, and a digital mindset.

Nice to have

Previous experience with Power BI and ERP/e-Procurement solutions such as SAP and Ariba will be highly valued.

The role

Are you passionate about strategic procurement and looking for a challenge where your negotiation skills can make a difference? At Randstad, we are looking for a Regional Procurement Professional (Senior) to lead and optimize the procurement strategy in Southern Europe. In this position, you will not only manage key categories, but you will also be the driver of change to ensure a resilient, sustainable, and efficient supply chain. It is an excellent opportunity to integrate into a global, collaborative, and high-level technical environment, where your strategic vision and interpersonal skills will have a direct impact on the business.

What you'll do

As a Regional Procurement Professional, your key responsibilities will include:

Strategy and deployment: Developing and implementing global procurement strategies at a regional level (Southern Europe) in collaboration with corporate teams and local stakeholders.

Supplier management and negotiation: Leading the relationship with direct and indirect suppliers, aggregating demand, defining negotiation concepts, closing framework agreements, and executing e-auctions to maximize savings.

Control and governance: Ensuring the correct implementation and compliance with procurement processes and policies in the region.

Risk management: Proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating market and supply risks, leveraging opportunities to protect business interests.

Strategic liaison: Acting as a link between supplier senior management and internal operational or business areas, ensuring their technical and operational needs are met.

Cost optimization: Generating transparency regarding procurement costs and leading material efficiency and process improvement programs.

How you'll work

Location: Madrid or Pamplona

Contract type: Temporary contract for leave coverage (temp labour - covering leave), ideal for demonstrating your worth and positioning yourself within a top-tier multinational.

Work environment: Immersion in a global, diverse, and high-performance procurement team.

Professional development: Opportunity to enhance highly demanded future competencies, such as systems thinking, workflow intelligence, data literacy, and AI.

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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.