Purchasing Processes Optimization Manager

Puig; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international firm in Barcelona is seeking a Purchasing & Procurement Lead to transform and optimize processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing, team leadership, and digital tools like SAP and Celonis. Fluent in Spanish and English, you will collaborate cross-functionally and lead a team to ensure strategic goals are met. This role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a dynamic work culture.

Servicios

Creative and welcoming work culture

Learning and development opportunities

International growth opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits package

Formación

• Minimum 3 years in purchasing, process improvement, or tools management in industrial environments.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; French is a plus.
• Experience managing improvement project portfolios or backlogs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the transformation and optimization of purchasing and procurement processes.
• Own and manage the backlog of improvement projects.
• Act as change management owner for relevant digital tools.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to enhance operations.

Conocimientos

Purchasing process improvement

Leadership

Analytical skills

Change management

Collaboration

Educación

University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or similar

Master's degree in supply chain, Process Management, or Digital Transformation

Herramientas

SAP

IRIS

Celonis

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

Lead the transformation and optimization of purchasing and procurement processes and tools—including inventory, non-inventory, and outsourcing scopes—ensuring operational efficiency, traceability, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

What you'll get to do

Process Improvement & Governance

• Lead the identification, design, and implementation of process improvement initiatives across the purchasing/procurement function.
• Apply methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance data visibility.
• Coordinate closely with the Purchasing/Procurement BPE to ensure consistency in process governance, ownership, and strategic alignment.

Project Backlog Ownership

• Own and manage the backlog of improvement projects within the purchasing/procurement domain.
• Prioritize initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and strategic relevance.
• Track progress, ensure resource allocation, and follow up on delivery milestones.
• Facilitate regular reviews with stakeholders to validate priorities and adjust plans as needed.

Tools & Digitalization

• Act as the change management owner for Celonis and IRIS, ensuring updates, enhancements, and user adoption are effectively managed.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual tasks and improve data flows through digital tools.
• Collaborate with IT, PAAR, MMD and functional teams to ensure seamless integration of tools into existing processes.
• Monitor tool performance and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between purchasing and other departments such as Quality, Production, Accounts Payable.
• Represent the purchasing/procurement function in cross-functional projects, transformation programs, and digital initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and support a team of BPE's staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
• Encourage innovation and proactive problem-solving within the team

We'd love to meet you if you have

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in purchasing, process improvement, or tools management in industrial environments.

Education:

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or similar.
• Master's degree in supply chain, Process Management, or Digital Transformation is a plus.

Languages:

• Fluent in Spanish and English. French is a plus.

Technical Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Experience with digital tools (SAP, IRIS, Celonis).
• Strong analytical skills and strategic vision.
• Proven experience in change management and process ownership.
• Experience managing improvement project portfolios or backlogs.

Soft Skills:

• Empathetic and collaborative leadership.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Change management and resilience.
• Results orientation and continuous improvement mindset.

A few things you'll love about us

• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
• A competitive compensation & benefits package