Purchasing Manager

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

We are a fast-growing startup within an international trading group, expanding our presence in Europe through the opening of a new office in Barcelona (Catalonia).

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Purchasing Manager who will become a key independent figure responsible for establishing and developing the company's procurement processes. This is a unique opportunity to build an efficient procurement system from scratch in an international environment and play a critical role in the company's growth and scaling in Spain.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiation & Contracting

• Conduct negotiations on pricing, volumes, and supply terms for raw materials and finished products
• Align product specifications (varieties, acidity levels, organoleptic characteristics, etc.)
• Conclude contracts and framework agreements with suppliers

Shipment & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate shipments (interaction with suppliers and logistics partners)
• Monitor timelines, volumes, and accuracy of dispatched goods
• Prepare supporting documentation in collaboration with the back office

On-site Quality Control

• Organize and/or conduct quality inspections at supplier facilities
• Collect samples and coordinate with laboratories
• Ensure compliance of products with agreed standards and specifications

Internal Collaboration

• Provide market insights, risks, and opportunities
• Support procurement and production planning

Requirements

Education

• Higher education in agriculture, food industry, logistics, or economics

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of agricultural products/raw materials in Spain
• Negotiating with local producers
• Working with farmers or processing companies
• Experience with olives and/or olive oil is a strong advantage

Professional Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of agricultural supply chains, including international supply chains
• Knowledge of legal principles of international trade
• Basic understanding of quality standards for olive oil and olives
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure commercial terms
• Ability to work independently "in the field"