Overview
Atida Iberia is the leading player in the parapharmacy eCommerce space in Spain, with a catalogue of 25,000+ products across more than 400 suppliers. We are seeking a
Head of Procurement
to own and optimize our purchasing operations. This role will be responsible for defining our weekly purchasing strategy — including product mix, volumes, and inventory levels — while ensuring flawless execution by the buying team. Beyond procurement planning, this person will oversee the full inbound process: supplier onboarding, product data accuracy, delivery notes, and coordination with the warehouse to guarantee product availability and traceability. The role is highly cross-functional, requiring close collaboration with commercial, logistics, finance, and operations teams. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you’ll play a key role in balancing growth, efficiency, and operational excellence.
What you’ll do Lead Procurement Strategy
Define weekly purchasing plans (products, volumes, inventory days).
Optimize buying strategies to balance product availability, cost efficiency, and cash flow.
Align purchasing decisions with commercial forecasts and business priorities.
Ensure Execution Excellence
Supervise and coach the team of buyers, ensuring accurate and timely purchase orders.
Monitor execution and resolve issues quickly, minimizing stockouts or overstocking.
Establish and track KPIs for purchasing and inbound performance.
Manage Supplier Relationships
Oversee supplier onboarding and homologation processes.
Ensure complete and accurate product information, delivery notes, and traceability.
Build strong relationships with key suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable deliveries (lead times) for smooth inbound flows.
Optimize Inbound Operations
Provide accurate and timely purchasing forecasts on operational inputs to enable Logistics to plan storage capacity, staffing, and shifts.
Coordinate closely with the warehouse on inbound processes to ensure smooth flow of goods, and with Customer Service teams on quality issues to enable transparent customer communication.
Align purchasing with inbound planning and logistic capacity, including adapted Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ).
Improve end-to-end traceability and compliance of product flows.
Drive Process Improvement
Continuously refine procurement and inbound workflows for scalability.
Implement reporting systems and dashboards to monitor performance.
Monitor supplier reliability and lead time performance.
Partner with finance, logistics, and commercial to ensure alignment across functions.
Requisitos
7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or buying within retail, e-commerce, or FMCG.
Strong expertise in purchasing planning, inventory optimization, and inbound logistics.
Process-oriented with previous experience on process improvement projects.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
Strong supplier management skills.
Advanced Excel and ERP knowledge.
Fluent in Spanish and English (written & spoken).
Analytical, structured, and data-driven decision-maker.
Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator.
Hands-on leader who balances strategic vision with operational detail.
Calm under pressure and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services
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