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Hybrid in Sant Cugat del Vallès·Full-time·Added 13 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Sant Cugat del Vallès
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Flexible pay plan






Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
· Higher education in Business Administration and Management, Economics, International Trade, or similar.
· At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Sales, Marketing, Research, or similar areas.
· Experience in reviewing, analyzing, and monitoring contracts, KPIs, and objectives.
· Knowledge of market research and benchmarking.
· Minimum English level of B2.
Nice to have
· Experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and/or Retail environment is highly valued.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Opportunity to be part of an expanding multinational company.
- Opportunities for growth within the company.
- Discount on their products.
- Flexible compensation plan.
- 64 days of remote work per year.
- Flexible schedule.
- Continuous training.
- Language classes.
- Good working environment.
- Canteen with reduced-price menus.
The role
ALDI and Randstad join forces in the search for top talent. We are currently looking for a purchasing specialist for the dairy area.
What you'll do
Mission
Develop and provide information regarding the Dairy category in terms of price, quality, and market behavior according to the instructions of the Category Management Department, with the aim of contributing to the achievement of sales and margin objectives for the product families assigned.
Main duties
· Facilitate and ensure the robustness of the information contained in the negotiation sheets for each product within their area of responsibility.
· Coordinate contract negotiations within the required deadlines.
· Coordinate product tests and tastings to be carried out in their area of responsibility.
· Analyze the degree of compliance with commercial, quality, and supply conditions by suppliers.
· Monitor and verify compliance with supply conditions by suppliers in the assigned categories.
· Propose changes and improvements to the packaging of their categories.
· Provide support for the actions outlined by the Quality Department in all matters related to product quality within a specific assortment.
· Gather the necessary information and report it to facilitate decision-making.
· Disseminate information related to products within their area of responsibility to the different departments.
· Review the information published in product brochures within their area of responsibility (RRP, brand, description…) and that used by the different Companies.
How you'll work
- Location in their offices in Sant Cugat del Vallès.
- Permanent contract.
Hiring process
Apply to the job
Under review · With a Randstad consultant
Shortlisted
Consultant contact
With a Randstad consultant
One of our consultants will review your application and contact you about the next steps.
Company decision
With a client company
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- 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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