Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

Corporate Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

We are looking for a Corporate Procurement and Purchasing Manager. Reporting directly to the Administration Director, your primary mission will be to lead the transformation, homogenization, and modernization of the purchasing system across all group companies, adapting the structure to the company's international growth.

Supported by a highly skilled and committed technical team, you will be responsible for:
1- Strategic Transformation: Design, implement, and coordinate the annual procurement, purchasing, and supply plan at the group level, unifying the criteria of the different subsidiaries.
2- Negotiation and Tenders: Lead tendering processes and large contracts both locally and globally, ensuring compliance with the internal purchasing policy (based on a strategy of qualifying 3 global suppliers).
3- Technical Supply Management: Coordinate the procurement of equipment, machinery, and specialized services necessary for the operational activity of the different branches.
4- Process and Systems Optimization: Evaluate and improve current internal procedures, leading the system transition through the corporate management software (SAP).
5- Empathetic Leadership: Coordinate and motivate your direct team, fostering a healthy work environment with fluid communication and respecting the knowledge of professionals who have been with the organization for a long time.
6- Budgetary Control: Ensure that all contracts, tenders, and invoice validations strictly adhere to current budgets and quality standards.

- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in complex procurement management, tenders, and high-volume contracts in corporate environments or large-scale businesses.
- High level of English, necessary to manage the internationalization of the purchasing system and the relationship with the global market.
- Experience working with ERP, specifically SAP.
- Ability to lead people through listening and soft communication, successfully involving the team in new change processes.
- Global business vision, analytical thinking, autonomy to assume high responsibilities, and achievement orientation.

- Attractive salary package, with a fixed and variable component based on the achievement of objectives.
- Permanent contract.
- Flexible schedule.
- Stable position.

View original advert (Spanish)

Buscamos un/a Responsable de Contratación Corporativa y Compras. En dependencia directa del Director de Administración, tu misión principal será liderar la transformación, homogeneización y modernización del sistema de compras de todas las sociedades del grupo, adaptando la estructura al crecimiento internacional de la compañía.

Apoyándote en un equipo técnico muy válido y comprometido, te responsabilizarás de:
1- Transformación Estratégica: Diseñar, implantar y coordinar el plan anual de contratación y compras y aprovisionamiento a nivel de grupo, unificando los criterios de las diferentes filiales.
2- Negociación y Licitaciones: Liderar los procesos de licitación y grandes contratos tanto a nivel local como global, asegurando el cumplimiento de la política de compras interna (basada en una estrategia de homologación de 3 proveedores globales).
3- Gestión de Suministros Técnicos: Coordinar el aprovisionamiento de equipos, maquinaria y servicios especializados necesarios para la actividad operativa de las diferentes delegaciones.
4- Optimización de Procesos y Sistemas: Evaluar y mejorar los procedimientos internos actuales, liderando el cambio de sistema a través del software de gestión corporativo (SAP).
5- Liderazgo Empático: Coordinar y motivar a tu equipo directo, fomentando un ambiente de trabajo saludable, de comunicación fluida y respetando el conocimiento de los profesionales que llevan tiempo en la organización.
6- Control Presupuestario: Asegurar que todos los contratos, licitaciones y validación de facturas se ajusten estrictamente a los presupuestos vigentes y estándares de calidad.