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We are a leading European B2B group specialized in the distribution of packaging solutions, office supplies and industrial equipment, with 26 companies across 19 countries.

We are now looking for a key leader to strengthen our Iberian organization

🎯 Mission of the Role

The Product & Purchasing Director Iberia is responsible for defining and leading the Product and Purchasing strategy for the Iberian scope, ensuring sustainable business performance through a competitive, profitable and well-structured offer.

The mission of the role is to ensure:

🔹 Growth of turnover and customer base through a relevant, competitive and differentiated product offer.

🔹 Competitiveness of standard and bespoke products, balancing innovation, profitability and market needs.

🔹 Margin protection and optimization, cost efficiency and stock performance.

🔹 Development of local sourcing to improve competitiveness, profitability and supply agility.

🔹 Strong collaboration with Sales and Marketing, fully aligned with commercial priorities and value proposition.

🔹 Active and profitable collaboration with the Group Product & Purchasing Department, ensuring alignment with Group strategy while defending local business needs.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

👥 Leadership & Organization

• Lead the Product & Purchasing area, coordinating Category Managers, Buyers, Supply Planning and Data teams.
• Define priorities, objectives and action plans for the department.
• Build an efficient and scalable organization aligned with company strategy.
• Develop internal talent through coaching, feedback and development plans.

📦 Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Define and execute the Purchasing strategy aligned with margin, growth and profitability objectives.
• Oversee negotiations with strategic suppliers (directly or through the team).
• Ensure cost competitiveness, optimal commercial conditions and service levels.
• Participate in framework agreements and long-term partnerships with key suppliers.

🧩 Product & Range Strategy

• Define and drive the product and assortment strategy.
• Ensure the right balance between innovation, profitability and market needs.
• Supervise product launches, delisting and lifecycle management.
• Guarantee alignment between Product, Purchasing and Commercial strategy.
• Ensure optimal product quality, availability and data accuracy.

📊 Performance & Governance

• Own and monitor the main KPIs of the area.
• Participate in the preparation and follow-up of the department budget.
• Analyze deviations and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure the quality, consistency and reliability of reporting.

🤝 Cross-functional & Corporate Role

• Act as a key interface with Sales, Logistics, Finance and General Management.
• Facilitate strong collaboration between Purchasing and Sales while protecting margin and value proposition.
• Participate in management committees and decision-making forums.
• Prepare and present department reporting to General Management and progressively to the Group.
• Represent the Product & Purchasing area in corporate projects and forums.
• Ensure supplier and product compliance.

🎓 Requirements

📚 Education & Experience

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing or similar.
• Solid experience in Purchasing, Product and/or Supply Chain environments.
• Experience combining Purchasing and Product Management is a strong plus.
• Background in B2B environments and matrix organizations.
• Proven experience in management roles, including:
• Hierarchical leadership
• Transversal and matrix-based leadership
• High level/ Native of Spanish is mandatory 🇪🇸
• High level of English is mandatory 🇬🇧
• French is a highly valued plus 🇫🇷

🧠 Key Competencies

✔ Strategic and business-oriented mindset

✔ Strong leadership and people management skills

✔ Excellent negotiation and decision-making capabilities

✔ Results orientation and margin protection focus

✔ Ability to work cross-functionally in complex environments

✔ Strong prioritization skills

✔ Clear, structured and impactful communication

👉 If you are ready to lead a strategic function in a European B2B group and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.