Purchase Specialist

Are you passionate about strategic procurement and process optimization? Do you want a key role that drives efficiency and sustainability within the organization? If so, you are the Purchase Specialist we are looking for our site in the Head Office in Almería.

About the Role

As a Purchase Specialist, you will contribute to the company's procurement strategy and operations. Your role combines strategic and operational tasks: supporting the development of strong supplier relationships, participating in negotiations to secure favorable agreements, and ensuring compliance with quality and sustainability standards. You will work closely with other teams to optimize processes, anticipate market trends, and help implement cost-saving initiatives that strengthen the supply chain and support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers; conduct audits and monitor performance.
• Negotiation & Contracts: Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions; coordinate framework agreements with the legal team.
• Purchase Operations: Manage internal requests, quotations, comparisons, and orders in ERP; follow up on deliveries and resolve issues.
• Risk Management: Detect supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Optimization & Efficiency: Analyze historical data, propose alternatives, and participate in cost-reduction initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement & Digitalization: Implement enhancements in management tools (ERP, BI).

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or specialized training in procurement will be considered a plus.

Required Skills

• You have minimum 5 years of experience in purchase departments.
• Strong knowledge of negotiation, contract management, and ERP systems.
• Ability to structure processes and lead improvement initiatives.
• You are fluent in English.

Preferred Skills

• You are proactive, analytical, and results-oriented.
• You enjoy negotiating, building strong relationships, and proposing innovative solutions.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and collaborate effectively across teams.

Pay range and compensation package

As Purchase Specialist, you will be part of the Planning & Control department. Rijk Zwaan offers the opportunity to initiate and execute research that affects the world food supply. In addition to an ever-expanding international working environment, we are pleased to offer you:

• A permanent contract right from the start.
• A good salary based on job level and experience.
• Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy.
• The freedom to take the initiative and work on your own development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rijk Zwaan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

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