Procurement Manager (Food Industry)
16 hours ago
Madrid
ppHello, bwe are PEOPLESETUP /b, a digital HR consultancy that acts as a true partner to our clients, offering support, guidance, and solutions in everything related to people management. /p pOur client is an bextraordinary ScaleUp based in Madrid /b, a pioneer in the bproduction and commercialization of organic baby food in Spain /b, bleading the transformation of a category /b long dominated by multinational companies. Today, it is the top-selling Spanish brand in its category and one of the fastest-growing online—earning it the position of market leader in organic baby food. /p pThe project began in 2015, founded by two entrepreneurs who wanted bto offer parents natural, organic, additive‑free products /b—just like the ones they’d make at home. Today, the brand is available at over 7,000 points of sale across major retailers, pharmacies, organic specialty stores, and e‑commerce, which now accounts for 25% of its total sales. bThey have also begun international expansion, already exporting to countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. /b /p pTheir value proposition is built on three principles: bfood is key to health, added chemicals are harmful, and all of this can be avoided through organic food in sustainable packaging. /b This philosophy led them to become bthe first company in Spain’s organic baby food sector to be certified as a B Corp. /b The B Corp movement bpromotes a new way of doing business and a different economic model /b—an international certification that recognizes companies meeting high standards of environmental and social responsibility and sustainability. /p pbThe extraordinary response from consumers /b (and their parents), sustained sales growth (+50% annually), and a clear roadmap focused on changing the world have also attracted the support of several specialized investment funds. This has enabled them to acquire a production facility in southern Spain and secured the resources needed to scale and turn their dream into a reality. /p pTo achieve this, our client is looking to appoint a bPROCUREMENT MANAGER /b, who will join the Operations and Supply Chain team, reporting directly to the COO. bYou will be responsible for leading the company’s procurement function /b, ensuring the availability, quality, competitiveness and efficiency of the raw materials, products, auxiliary materials and services required to support the growth of the business. /p ul liEveryone is a key piece. You’ll take part in a unique project. /li liFair value for great work. A competitive salary package within the scope of a scaleup, including a fixed variable salary. /li liTechnology serves people. It permits to work remotely 60 days a year. /li liLearning is the key to success. You’ll continue to grow your career. /li liYou’ll never walk alone. You’ll work alongside an amazing team. /li /ul h3What will your responsibilities be? /h3 pAs bProcurement Manager /b, your main responsibilities will be: /p ul liDefine, together with the bOperations Management team /b, the company’s bprocurement strategy /b, ensuring alignment with bgrowth, efficiency, quality, sustainability and profitability /b objectives. /li liIdentify opportunities for improvement in bprocurement policies, processes, suppliers, commercial conditions and sourcing models /b. /li liBuild a bmedium‑and‑long‑term vision /b for the area, anticipating future needs derived from the company’s growth, bnew product development /b and the evolution of bproduction capacity /b. /li liEstablish bcriteria, processes and tools /b that enable a more bstructured, efficient, measurable and scalable /b procurement function. /li liDefine and monitor bkey indicators /b for the area, including bsavings, product cost, supplier service levels, deadline compliance, quality, incidents, supplier concentration and supply risks /b. /li /ul h3Supplier Management and Negotiation /h3 ul liLead relationships with bnational and international suppliers /b, ensuring competitive conditions in terms of bprice, quality, service, deadlines, payment terms and supply reliability /b. /li libNegotiate, close and formalise commercial agreements and contracts /b with suppliers, ensuring that agreed conditions are properly documented and aligned with the company’s objectives. /li libEvaluate, select and approve suppliers /b, ensuring compliance with internal requirements related to bquality, certification, traceability, sustainability, service and competitiveness /b. /li liDevelop an balternative and robust supplier base /b that helps reduce risks, improve costs, increase quality and guarantee boperational continuity /b. /li liMonitor and control existing agreements, including bprices, renewals, expiry dates, service levels, commercial conditions, supply commitments and potential reviews /b. /li liManage bsupplier incidents /b in an agile and proactive manner, coordinating solutions with the teams involved and protecting the company’s interests. /li liMaintain a bprofessional, demanding and collaborative relationship /b with strategic suppliers, building bsustainable, long‑term agreements /b. /li /ul h3Procurement, Procurement and Supply Chain /h3 ul liManage the procurement of braw materials, finished products, packaging, auxiliary materials and other supplies /b required for the company’s activity. /li liEnsure the availability of materials and products in the right btime, quantity and quality /b, avoiding bstockouts /b and guaranteeing continuity of bproduction and distribution /b. /li liWork in coordination with bSupply Chain, Production, Logistics, Quality and Innovation /b to align procurement with bdemand, production plans, launches and business needs /b. /li liParticipate in bprocurement planning, demand forecasts, stock levels, lead times, minimum order quantities and future supply needs /b. /li liContribute to bprocess improvement /b within the supply chain, incorporating best practices in bprocurement, planning, data analysis and supplier management /b. /li liProvide a procurement perspective in binnovation projects, new formats, new ingredients, new suppliers and product launches /b. /li /ul h3Continuous Improvement, Market and Innovation /h3 ul liContinuously analyse the market for bsuppliers, raw materials, packaging and solutions /b applicable to the food sector. /li liIdentify new bsourcing opportunities, alternative suppliers, materials, ingredients or solutions /b that may improve bcost, quality, sustainability and efficiency /b. /li liAttend bindustry trade fairs, professional events and relevant forums /b to identify btrends, best practices and new opportunities /b for the company. /li liStay up to date on bprice trends, raw material availability, supply risks, packaging innovation and relevant changes in the sector /b. /li liDrive bcontinuous improvement initiatives /b within the procurement area, with a focus on befficiency, cost reduction, quality, service and scalability /b. /li /ul h3What do we need you to bring with you? /h3 pWe are looking for an bexceptional professional /b, with bcommitment /b, the desire to bmake an impact /b and to be part of something unique. Everything else can be negotiable. We do not care about your style or your shoes, but we do care about this: /p h3Experience Track Record /h3 ul lib5‑6 years of experience /b in purchasing, procurement or sourcing roles, preferably in companies within the bfood sector /b, bFMCG /b, bfood manufacturing /b or braw materials /b. /li liProven experience in bnegotiating, closing and following up on commercial agreements and supplier contracts /b. /li liKnowledge of procurement within bSupply Chain environments /b, understanding the impact of procurement decisions on bproduction, stock, logistics, quality, service and cost /b. /li liExperience in the bapproval, evaluation and development of national and international suppliers /b. /li liKnowledge of the market for braw materials, ingredients, packaging and/or food‑related products /b. /li liStrong analytical skills to work with bprocurement data, prices, stock levels, consumption, forecasts, lead times, service levels and cost evolution /b. /li liAdvanced command of bExcel /b and experience with bERP systems or purchasing/procurement management tools /b. /li libC1 level of English /b, both spoken and written, for regular interaction with international suppliers. /li liAvailability to travel occasionally to bsuppliers, trade fairs, production sites or industry events /b. /li liStrong ability in bnegotiation, influence and agreement building /b. /li liClear orientation towards bresults, efficiency, cost reduction and margin improvement /b. /li liRigour in following up on bagreements, contracts, commercial conditions and commitments made with suppliers /b. /li liStrategic vision to bbuild, structure and develop the procurement area /b. /li libAutonomy, proactivity and ability to work without the need for a large support structure /b. /li liAnalytical and rigorous mindset in bdecision‑making /b. /li liAbility to work cross‑functionally with bOperations, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Innovation, Finance and Commercial /b teams. /li libClear, direct and professional communication /b. /li liAbility to manage bpriorities, operational pressure and supply incidents /b. /li liPractical, bhands‑on /b and problem‑solving mindset. /li /ul h3Personal Competencies and Cultural Fit /h3 ul liA bnon‑conformist, curious person /b, oriented towards continuous improvement. /li liInterest in projects related to bgrowth, healthy food, sustainability and innovation /b. /li liAbility to adapt to a bdynamic, demanding and evolving environment /b. /li liSensitivity towards bproduct quality, food safety and consumer trust /b. /li liAbility to combine bstrategic vision with operational execution /b. /li libCollaborative, approachable and constructive attitude /b. /li /ul h3Other Valuable Experience /h3 ul libGrowth mindset /b, with a focus on the scalability of processes and culture. /li liExperience in bmanaging annual budgets /b. /li liExperience working in bstartups and scaleups /b. /li /ul h3What does the selection process look like? /h3 pFor us, onboarding begins the moment someone decides to apply to one of our openings. We believe every person brings unique and valuable qualities. We’re an equal opportunity employer. /p pWe do not make decisions based on algorithms, nor do we use chatbots at any stage of the process. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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