At Iberostar Group we are looking for a Purchasing Manager Montenegro to join our EMEA Procurement team based in Palma de Mallorca. But before knowing more about the position, we think it's important that you learn a little about us:
- We are a 100% family business (specifically, a family of more than 30,000 employees).
- We are operating in 35 countries and our headquarters is based in Palma de Mallorca.
- Our values (Passion, Responsibility, Transparency, Creativity and Humility) are very important to us, and all our actions are aligned with them.
- We are pioneers in responsible tourism (Check out our Wave of Change movement to learn more).
If this sounds interesting to you... maybe this is your place! :)
Your main mission as Purchasing Manager will be to lead and coordinate the purchasing operations in Montenegro (where we have 3 hotels), ensuring efficient, competitive and aligned supply with the company's quality and sustainability standards. This position combines operational purchasing responsibilities with functions supporting the group's sustainability objectives.
Job Location: Hotel Iberostar Waves Herceg Novi - Njivice 85347, Montenegro.
✔️ What will your day-to-day work be like?
Reporting to the EMEA Procurement Director, your main responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate the execution of purchasing processes with tactical and strategic focus, depending on the reporting structure of the country. Your role is fundamental to ensure continuous, efficient and aligned sourcing with corporate policies, adding value both locally and regionally.
- You will assume a more strategic role, participating in regional initiatives such as country negotiation processes, spend analysis, tenders and auctions, standardization of commercial conditions and search for synergies. You will collaborate closely with regional and global teams to implement strategies that generate savings and efficiencies of scale.
- You will act as a point of connection between strategic procurement vision and tactical execution, with the ability to make agile decisions, manage key relationships and ensure successful implementation of corporate initiatives.
Operational Execution and Local / Regional Coordination:
- Coordinate and execute non-recurring purchases in the country, ensuring the correct management of requisitions, budget compliance and delivery times.
- Ensure the implementation in the country of the purchasing strategy defined by Category Managers or Global Managers, adapting it to local operational needs.
- According to reporting structure, participate in regional purchasing processes (tenders, auctions, expense analysis) led by Category Managers, or support the Global Manager in the coordination of global initiatives, monitoring of KPIs and communication with internal stakeholders.
Incident Management and Local / Regional Suppliers:
- Solve operational incidents in purchasing: discrepancies in invoicing, late deliveries, returns, claims and credits with suppliers.
- Follow up with local and/or regional suppliers, ensuring compliance with agreed conditions and attention to recurrent incidents.
- Coordinate with the purchasing team and Category Managers the local adaptation of contracts, delivery conditions and framework agreements, or their execution in the country.
Support and Supervision of Territory Teams:
- Supervise and support buyers and assistants assigned to the country, distributing operational tasks and ensuring continuity of supply.
- Provide practical and operational guidance to the team to improve daily efficiency and document management processes.
- Act as a bridge between the local team and the regional and global structure to ensure smooth communication and effective implementation of corporate guidelines.
Execution Analysis and Traceability:
- Monitor compliance with local KPIs related to operational efficiency, response times and cost control.
- Ensure the correct recording of orders, approvals, deliveries and payments in the procurement systems, ensuring traceability and compliance.
- Participate in the periodic review of processes to identify operational improvement opportunities in country management or, in case of regional focus, contribute with data and insights for strategic analysis.
Support Continuous Improvement and Regulatory Compliance:
- Propose operational adjustments that contribute to improve the efficiency and agility of processes in the country.
- Ensure the correct application of procurement policies and procedures, as well as sustainability and compliance standards (ESG).
- Collect and report key sustainability information from suppliers (e.g., certificates, responsible practices, origin of products).
- Foster responsible relationships with local and/or regional suppliers, aligned with company values.
Collaboration with Local Areas and Support to Category Manager or Global Manager:
- Work closely with Finance, Operations, Accounting and Warehouse to ensure proper flow of goods and services and documentation.
- Support the country Procurement Manager in internal meetings, performance reviews and definition of operational improvement plans, or support the Category Manager in regional initiatives.
- Provide support in the management of local and regional payments ensuring compliance with conditions and avoiding administrative blockages.
🔎¿Quién es la persona ideal para este puesto?
The ideal candidate for this key role will bring excellent leadership skills, effective communication skills with suppliers, internal teams and purchasing management. Strong results orientation: with a focus on cost optimization, continuous improvement and KPI compliance. You have the ability to manage complex incidents and ensure operational continuity; as well as the ability to work as part of a team, with a proactive attitude and a focus on interdepartmental collaboration.
University Degree in Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, International Trade or related areas.
MBA, Master's Degree or Specialization in Purchasing or similar.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing or category management in the hospitality, retail or mass consumption sectors.
Experience leading teams and managing strategic negotiations.
Ability to develop purchasing strategies, analyze costs and evaluate suppliers at a local level.
Knowledge in Negotiation: Experience in high level negotiation, auctions, strategic contracts and rebate agreements.
Spanish or English Advanced essential: C1 (demonstrable, daily interlocution with Head Office in Spain).
Montenegrin native.
Advanced knowledge in procurement and supply management platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle, or similar).
⭐ Our Proposal for you:
We offer you the opportunity to be part of a great company in a constant sustainable growth and develop your career with us and enjoy:
- Permanent contract full-time.
- Smart working: flexible working hours, hybrid-work model.
- Variety of opportunities and projects that will allow you to develop your potential and grow professionally every day.
- Work in an inspiring environment that is committed to people, values and a responsible tourism model.
- You will be part of our Iberostar Vitality community, with access to a multitude of wellness activities.
What are you waiting for to join our team? We are looking forward to meeting you, apply for the offer!#WeAreIberostar.
