Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist – US & UK Markets

Impress; Cerdanyola del Vallés; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IMPRESS, the leading digital orthodontic clinics network in Europe, is seeking a skilled Procurement & Supply Chain professional to optimize inventory, forecasting, and supplier collaboration.

You will manage procurement processes, drive cost reductions, and mitigate risks while coordinating with production, sales, and marketing to ensure product availability across locations in Europe. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Requires an engineering or economics degree.
• 4+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and implement just-in-time practices to minimize costs while ensuring product availability.
• Analyze market trends and historical data to forecast demand and adjust purchasing strategies.
• Coordinate with production, sales and marketing to align purchasing with business needs.
• Place orders with suppliers and oversee procure-to-pay processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through bulk purchasing or renegotiation of contracts.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks from supply chain disruptions.
• Utilize supply chain management software to streamline purchasing and improve visibility.

Skills

Inventory management

Demand forecasting

Stakeholder collaboration

Ordering process

Cost reduction initiatives

Risk management

Technology integration

Education

Engineering or Economics degree

Job description

We are IMPRESS. We believe everyone deserves a smile they'll love.

About Us:

We are IMPRESS, the largest chain of digital orthodontic clinics in Europe, revolutionizing the invisible orthodontic sector and bringing smiles to people's faces. Our unique combination of medical expertise and digitalization has earned us recognition as one of the top fastest-growing HealthTech companies by Forbes. Born in Barcelona in 2019, we have expanded across 10 countries with more than 150 locations, offering leading care and state-of-the-art technology.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and implement just-in-time practices to minimize holding costs while ensuring product availability.
• Demand Forecasting: Analyze market trends and historical data to accurately forecast demand and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with other departments (like production, sales, marketing) to understand their needs and coordinate purchasing efforts effectively.
• Ordering Process: Place orders with suppliers, oversee the procure-to-pay process for these orders, and take necessary actions as needed.
• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Identify opportunities for cost savings through bulk purchasing, alternative suppliers, or renegotiating existing contracts.
• Risk Management: Develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions, such as diversifying supplier bases or building safety stock.
• Technology Integration: Utilise supply chain management software to streamline purchasing processes and improve visibility across the supply chain.

Requirements:

• Engineering or economics degree.
• More than 4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English; knowledge of other European languages, such as German, is a plus.
• Result-oriented and have the capacity to lead various projects at the same time.