Procurement Specialist (FMCG) - Barcelona

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A large consumer goods company offering personalized prepared meals, with a focus on quick, fresh, and healthy cooking.

Purchasing Management

• Manage the full purchasing process, from

negotiation to delivery, ensuring timely and cost- efficient procurement.

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best pricing, payment terms, and contracts.


• Analyze purchase costs, align with targets, and manage supplier contracts.


• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure procurement aligns with operational


• Oversee stock levels, avoiding overstocks or

Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring high standards in pricing, quality, and


• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring continuity and service


• Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiate contracts that align with our business

Inventory s Quality Assurance

• Develop strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize


• Monitor stock, conduct audits, and ensure inventory control procedures are adhered


• Use data to provide insights and

recommendations on procurement and inventory management.Strategic Planning

• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to set and achieve strategic supply objectives.


• Monitor purchasing activities and design cost- effective methods to meet demands.


• Analyze market trends and adjust strategies

Continuous Improvement

• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced


• Collaborate across departments to enhance


• communication and procurement


• Implement supplier performance metrics to drive continuous


• Evaluate different transport options. When necessary, search for and establish new transport contracts to improve cost/benefit

Backup

• Act as a backup for the Sales Order Process Specialist when necessary, ensuring that sales orders are processed efficiently.


• Expertise in sales order processing will be highly appreciated, as it will allow you to provide critical support when needed.

Stable position with a direct contract with the final company.

Flexible schedule.

Possibility of working from home 1 day a week.

Preferred: University degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in back-office roles in purchasing or procurement.

Technical skills:

• Knowledge in negotiation and contract management.


• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing management software.


• Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.

Soft skills:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic environment.


• Ability to make strategic decisions based on data.

Languages: English highly valued (minimum First Certificate level)