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Company: COREcruitment Ltd
Region: Madrid , Community of Madrid
Job Title: Purchasing Director - Food industry
Location: Madrid, spain
Salary: negotiable
An international food business is seeking a Purchasing Director to lead and optimize its procurement function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services across a diverse, global operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives and support sustainable growth
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal terms, quality, and delivery for goods and services.
- Oversee supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contracts, service level agreements, and company standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and support new product launches
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team
- Ensure adherence to purchasing policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout the organization
- Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing activity, cost savings, and supplier performance to senior management
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function, including process optimization and risk mitigation
- Support budget planning and cost control efforts in line with organizational goals
- Monitor market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities and potential risks
Requirements:
- Proven track record in a senior purchasing or procurement leadership role, ideally within a multi-site or international food, retail, or FMCG environment
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills
- Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies and leading cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and a results-driven mindset
- Bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency with procurement systems and reporting tools; experience with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices is an advantage
- Adaptable, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Job Title: Purchasing Director - Food industry
Location: Madrid, spain
Salary: negotiable
If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.com
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