Category Buyer

hace 7 días


Madrid, España Eurovision Services A tiempo completo

Eurovision Services (ES) is looking for a Category Buyer to join the Procurement team at Eurovision Services Madrid, Spain.
ABOUT THE PROCUREMENT TEAM
Our Procurement team is responsible for driving value by strategically sourcing and managing supplier relationships, with a focus on ensuring that the procurement decisions are aligned with the latest advancements in technology within the satellite, telecommunications, and media industries. The team collaborates closely with Sales, Technology and Operations to ensure that the procurement activities support the company's multi-year strategic plan and contribute to the seamless execution of our roadmaps.
As a Category Buyer based in Madrid and reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our mid to long-term business strategy. This role demands a forward-thinking approach, strategic mindset, and the ability to drive innovation through informed purchasing decisions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Optimize Supplier Value: Engage in strategic negotiations with vendors, not just to secure competitive pricing, but to optimize overall value through favorable payment terms, quality, and service levels.
Market Insight and Timing: Analyze market trends and supply chain dynamics to identify optimal purchasing opportunities that align with the company's operational and financial objectives.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Technology, and Operations to ensure procurement activities support and enhance the company's broader business goals.
Vendor Qualification and Management: Evaluate and select vendors based on their ability to meet the company's diverse needs, emphasizing quality, reliability, and innovation.
Inventory and Supply Chain Efficiency: Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement activities to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing costs and risks.
Strategic Purchasing Planning: Develop and implement procurement plans that align with the company's long-term strategic objectives, contributing to overall business success.
Contract Management: Collaborate with the legal department to negotiate and draft contracts that secure the best terms for the company while ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
Reporting and Analysis: Provide comprehensive reports and insights to the Head of Procurement and the ES Senior Management Team, supporting informed decision-making.
YOUR EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Telecommunications, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
Extensive Procurement Expertise: Minimum 6 years experience in procurement and purchasing, with a deep understanding of the entire commercial procurement lifecycle and a proven ability to deliver results.
Category-Specific Experience: Demonstrated experience in procurement/category management within key categories such as fiber connectivity, satellite & ground services, or capital expenditures (CAPEX), with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in these areas.
Comprehensive Business Acumen: Demonstrated proficiency across multiple business dimensions, including negotiation, technical specifications, financial analysis, and legal terms and conditions.
Innovative and Adaptable: A highly professional approach with a creative and flexible mindset, able to adapt to new challenges and drive innovation.
Budget Management: Expertise in managing budgets, ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and value.
Proactive Problem Solver: A proactive attitude toward problem-solving, coupled with strong decision-making capabilities.
Ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills at a professional level, with fluency in English.
ADDED VALUE
Additional experience in the following areas would be a bonus:
Experience or knowledge in the broadcast industry.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
French is a plus.
Perhaps you are missing some of the listed skills and required experience, but you are motivated and eager to learn? Then we still want to meet you
ONCE ON BOARD YOU WILL
Be part of an outstanding multicultural and international team.
Get involved in Tier-1 media projects with impact and visibility.
Occasionally travel to our headquarters in Switzerland for meetings or trainings, attend key events in the media industry (e.g., IBC in Amsterdam, NAB Las Vegas, Capacity Europe in London, CABSAT Dubai).
Enjoy our new offices in Madrid, designed to foster a culture of sharing, openness, and creativity.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Competitive salary and benefits.
28 working days of vacation for all employees.
A flexible 40-hour working week for work-life balance.
Recognition bonus system.
Personal incentive plan.
Private health insurance.
Company pension fund.
Free language classes depending on needs and fluency.
Ticket restaurant card.
Public transport card.
Sponsored gym membership.
Choose your own laptop backpack.
Start-up culture but with a consolidated business behind it.
A multi-cultural environment, made up of a dynamic and international team.
Enjoy long-term stable employment.
ABOUT EUROVISION SERVICES
With over 60 years of experience in broadcast production and distribution for major sports events, we know that great events don't happen by accident.
We have one of the largest hybrid satellite and fiber transmission networks of its kind in the world. In addition to our core broadcast services, we are constantly innovating to provide services that allow our customers to enhance their content and adapt it for use on all digital platforms.
This is why we are the first-choice media services provider for event organizers, media organizations and sports federations when they are looking for adaptable, end-to-end solutions to produce, distribute and personalize content for their audiences.
We are Eurovision Services. We deliver excellence in everything we do, to leave our customers free to focus on what matters most to them – creating truly amazing experiences.
Discover more about Eurovision Services at www.eurovision.net .

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