Purchasing Manager

Location: Barcelona / Valencia, Spain

Reporting to: Regional / Head Office

About the Company

We are a fast-growing startup within an international trading group, expanding our presence in Europe through the opening of a new office in Barcelona (Catalonia).

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Purchasing Manager who will become a key independent figure responsible for establishing and developing the company’s procurement processes. This is a unique opportunity to build an efficient procurement system from scratch in an international environment and play a critical role in the company’s growth and scaling in Spain.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiation & Contracting

• Conduct negotiations on pricing, volumes, and supply terms for raw materials and finished products
• Align product specifications (varieties, acidity levels, organoleptic characteristics, etc.)
• Conclude contracts and framework agreements with suppliers

Shipment & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate shipments (interaction with suppliers and logistics partners)
• Monitor timelines, volumes, and accuracy of dispatched goods
• Prepare supporting documentation in collaboration with the back office

On-site Quality Control

• Organize and/or conduct quality inspections at supplier facilities
• Collect samples and coordinate with laboratories
• Ensure compliance of products with agreed standards and specifications

Internal Collaboration

• Provide market insights, risks, and opportunities
• Support procurement and production planning

Requirements

Education

• Higher education in agriculture, food industry, logistics, or economics

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of agricultural products/raw materials in Spain
• Proven hands-on experience in:
• Negotiating with local producers
• Working with farmers or processing companies
• Experience with olives and/or olive oil is a strong advantage

Professional Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of agricultural supply chains, including international supply chains
• Knowledge of legal principles of international trade
• Basic understanding of quality standards for olive oil and olives
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure commercial terms
• Ability to work independently “in the field”

Languages

• Spanish — fluent (C1–C2)
• English — fluent (C1–C2)