pstrongLocation: /strong Barcelona / Valencia, Spain /ppstrongReporting to: /strong Regional / Head Office /ppbr/ppstrongAbout the Company /strong /ppWe are a fast-growing startup within an international trading group, expanding our presence in Europe through the opening of a new office in Barcelona (Catalonia).
La descripción completa del puesto cubre todas las habilidades asociadas, la experiencia previa y cualquier cualificación que se espera que tengan los solicitantes.
/ppbr/ppWe are looking for a proactive and experienced strongPurchasing Manager /strong who will become a key independent figure responsible for establishing and developing the company’s procurement processes.
This is a unique opportunity to build an efficient procurement system from scratch in an international environment and play a critical role in the company’s growth and scaling in Spain.
/ppbr/ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /ppbr/ppstrongNegotiation Contracting /strong /pulliConduct negotiations on pricing, volumes, and supply terms for raw materials and finished products /liliAlign product specifications (varieties, acidity levels, organoleptic characteristics, etc.) /liliConclude contracts and framework agreements with suppliers /li /ulpstrongShipment Logistics Coordination /strong /pulliCoordinate shipments (interaction with suppliers and logistics partners) /liliMonitor timelines, volumes,
and accuracy of dispatched goods /liliPrepare supporting documentation in collaboration with the back office /li /ulpstrongOn-site Quality Control /strong /pulliOrganize and/or conduct quality inspections at supplier facilities /liliCollect samples and coordinate with laboratories /liliEnsure compliance of products with agreed standards and specifications /li /ulpstrongInternal Collaboration /strong /pulliProvide market insights, risks, and opportunities /liliSupport procurement and production planning /li /ulpbr/ppstrongRequirements /strong /ppbr/ppstrongEducation /strong /pulliHigher education in agriculture, food industry, logistics, or economics /li /ulpbr/ppstrongWork Experience /strong /pulliMinimum strong5 years of experience /strong in procurement of agricultural products/raw materials in Spain /liliProven hands-on xqbhyrx experience in: /liliNegotiating with local producers /liliWorking with farmers or processing companies /liliExperience with strongolives and/or olive oil /strong is a strong advantage /li /ulpbr/ppstrongProfessional Skills Knowledge /strong /pulliUnderstanding of agricultural supply chains, including international supply chains /liliKnowledge of legal principles of international trade /liliBasic understanding of quality standards for olive oil and olives /liliStrong negotiation skills and ability to secure commercial terms /liliAbility to work independently “in the field” /li /ulpbr/ppstrongLanguages /strong /pulliSpanish — fluent (C1–C2) /liliEnglish — fluent (C1–C2) /li /ul