Trainee Purchasing Analyst — Procure, Analyze & Optimize

Deoleo; Madrid; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Deoleo, headquartered in Madrid, is seeking a proactive Trainee Purchasing Analyst to join the Global Sourcing & Strategy team in Madrid. You will support procurement operations, supplier admin, and reporting, helping harmonize practices between Spain and Italy while driving efficiency through Lean initiatives.

You will contribute to data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement, using Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools, and collaborate with Procurement Managers to optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• Academic or practical exposure to process improvement, Lean, Kaizen, or efficiency methodologies.
• Ability to balance analytical thinking with administrative tasks.
• Interest in business transformation, process optimization, and organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operational activities of the Procurement department.
• Assist with supplier administration, documentation management, contract information, and invoicing processes.
• Generate and maintain procurement reports, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Analyze procurement processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and standardize ways of working.
• Collaborate in transformation projects aimed at harmonizing Procurement practices between Spain and Italy.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Develop reporting solutions and data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools.
• Work closely with Procurement Managers and other stakeholders to improve workflows and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare presentations, analyses, and documentation related to departmental improvement initiatives.
• Provide support in supplier negotiations and purchasing activities when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Operational excellence

Lean/Kaizen

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Deoleo, headquartered in Madrid, is seeking a proactive Trainee Purchasing Analyst to join the Global Sourcing & Strategy team in Madrid. You will support procurement operations, supplier admin, and reporting, helping harmonize practices between Spain and Italy while driving efficiency through Lean initiatives.

You will contribute to data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement, using Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools, and collaborate with Procurement Managers to optimize workflows.