Barcelona-Based Procurement Lead for Olives & Agro Materials

Confidential; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a fast-growing startup within an international trading group, is opening a new office in Barcelona (Catalonia). We seek a proactive Purchasing Manager who will establish and develop our procurement processes across Europe and play a key role in scaling operations in Spain.

You will negotiate pricing and terms with local producers of agricultural raw materials, coordinate shipments, conduct on-site quality inspections, and collaborate with procurement and production teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Higher education in agriculture, food industry, logistics or economics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of agricultural products/raw materials in Spain.
• Experience negotiating with local producers and with farmers or processing companies.
• Experience with olives and/or olive oil is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, volumes, and supply terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate shipments and monitor timelines and dispatched goods.
• Organize on-site quality inspections at supplier facilities and coordinate with laboratories.
• Provide market insights and support procurement and production planning.

Skills

Agricultural supply chains

International trade law

Quality standards (olive)

Negotiation skills

Independent field work

Education

Higher education in agriculture/food/logistics/economics

Job description

Confidential, a fast-growing startup within an international trading group, is opening a new office in Barcelona (Catalonia). We seek a proactive Purchasing Manager who will establish and develop our procurement processes across Europe and play a key role in scaling operations in Spain.

You will negotiate pricing and terms with local producers of agricultural raw materials, coordinate shipments, conduct on-site quality inspections, and collaborate with procurement and production teams to ensure