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Rijk Zwaan is an international family business with an employee-oriented corporate culture. We are at the beginning of the food supply chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them to growers all over the world. Our business activities are oriented towards the long term. That is why we offer our employees a permanent contract right from the start.
From our strategic position, we can and do contribute to the health and well-being of people all over the world. Everything we do is about growth: the growth of the natural products we export around the world; the growth of our company, which now employs some 3,800 people in more than 30 countries; and most importantly, the growth of our people. We give them every opportunity to use their initiative and develop their full potential; to work with their colleagues to make the most of nature, to empower, help and inspire each other. In this way, we strive to work together continuously towards a healthy future, in line with our mission statement.
We are looking for highly motivated and committed employees. Our company is based on innovation and creativity; we need people who share the same vision.
Do you identify with our values?
Puesto:
Are you passionate about strategic procurement and process optimization? Do you want a key role that drives efficiency and sustainability within the organization? If so, you are the Purchase Specialist we are looking for our site in the Head Office in Almería.
Requisitos:
Your Role as Purchase Specialist
* Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers; conduct audits and monitor performance.
* Negotiation & Contracts: Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions; coordinate framework agreements with the legal team.
* Purchase Operations: Manage internal requests, quotations, comparisons, and orders in ERP; follow up on deliveries and resolve issues.
* Risk Management: Detect supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
* Optimization & Efficiency: Analyze historical data, propose alternatives, and participate in cost-reduction initiatives.
* Continuous Improvement & Digitalization: Implement enhancements in management tools (ERP, BI).
Otra información:
* You are proactive, analytical, and results-oriented. You enjoy negotiating, building strong relationships, and proposing innovative solutions. You thrive in dynamic environments and collaborate effectively across teams.
* You have minimum 5 years of experience in purchase departments.
* Strong knowledge of negotiation, contract management, and ERP systems.
* Ability to structure processes and lead improvement initiatives.
* You have Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.
* A Master’s degree or specialized training in procurement will be considered a plus.
* You are fluent in English.
What can you expect from us?
* A permanent contract right from the start
* A good salary based on job level and experience
* Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy
* The freedom to take the initiative and work on your own development
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing
Industries
* Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
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