Product & Purchasing Director – Iberia

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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.