Especialista en compras

Job Description

The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in managing service contracts, conducting market research, benchmarking suppliers, and preparing RFQs and tendering documents.

A major aspect of this role is negotiating with suppliers and vendors to achieve the best pricing, service level agreements and savings budget assigned to each category managed.

Key Responsibilities.

• Manage procurement categories for GXO-Iberia, including supplier negotiations, tendering processes, contracts, rebates and strategic deals,  for the following procurement categories:
  • Services: Security, Cleaning, Facility Management, Temporary Agencies, Energy, Professional Fees, Vending, etc.
  • Goods: Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Workwear, Office Supplies, Company Vehicles, Consumables, IT Hardware, etc.
• Oversee purchasing contracts for supplies and services, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Act as a approval-buyer on the P2P Coupa platform:
  • Authorize purchases through the approval flow.
  • Upload and manage supplier catalogs.
  • Generate reports and analyze procurement data.
• Lead the tendering process for service contracts, including market benchmarking and RFQ preparation.
• Develop and implement strategic purchasing initiatives to enhance service levels and maximize cost savings.
• Meet assigned annual, quarterly, and monthly savings targets for each procurement category.
• Conduct monthly spend-analysis file to track commitments and savings.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services, meeting order specifications and end-user requirements.
• Ensure all procurement activities and tendering processes comply with Company policies, financial regulations and ESG standards.
• Manage the vendor screening and onboarding process.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluent in English with strong negotiation skills at an international level.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a procurement role within the logistics or 3PL industry.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with basic financial knowledge.
• Proficiency in IT tools such as Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to optimize procurement processes, drive cost efficiencies, and enhance supplier relationships within a fast-paced logistics and 3PL environment.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.