**Description:** ---------------- **Join the Leading Group in Animal Care!** **IskayPet Group** is the leader in Iberia in companion animal care. Iskay—meaning “the union of two” in Quechua—was established in 2020 through the merger of Tiendanimal and Kiwoko. With our physical stores, veterinary clinics, veterinary hospital, and online platform, we have consolidated ourselves as the best choice for animal lovers in Spain and Portugal. We strive to be a benchmark in animal welfare, driven by our mission: **"To care for animals and make life better".** We are more than a team: **We Are Caretakers (WAC)**. This concept guides our culture, promoting care across three fundamental pillars: * **World:** We protect the environment. * **Animals:** We improve animals’ lives. * **Community:** We create an inclusive and diverse environment for all people. At IskayPet Group, we are seeking an **Indirect Procurement Manager** who shares our purpose at our **MADRID offices: the best for animals, the best for all.** This role requires strategic vision and a focus on digital transformation to lead non-merchandise-related spend (Indirect Spend) management across Spain and Portugal. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing Strategic Sourcing strategies for key categories, ensuring compliance with procurement policy, and managing the full lifecycle of suppliers and contracts. This position is critical to cost optimization and supporting IskayPet Group’s operational and logistics infrastructure across the Iberian Peninsula. **Requirements:** --------------- **What do we expect from you?** **Strategy & Savings (Strategic Sourcing):** * Design and execute Strategic Sourcing strategies for indirect procurement categories (e.g., Logistics, IT, Marketing, Store Services, Maintenance, Fleet, Professional Services) across Spain and Portugal. * Identify, quantify, and realize savings and cost-optimization opportunities while ensuring service quality and compliance with internal requirements. **Supplier & Contract Management:** * Lead tendering, negotiation, and contract award processes with key suppliers. * Manage supplier performance (SRM) and ensure adherence to contractual agreements and service-level agreements (SLAs). * Mitigate risks associated with the indirect supply chain. **Digital Procurement Transformation & Project Management:** * Drive digitalization of procurement processes (e.g., implementation of e-sourcing tools, P2P systems, contract management platforms) to improve efficiency and transparency. * Lead cross-departmental projects requiring procurement involvement, such as optimizing the logistics network or opening new stores. **Policy & Compliance:** * Ensure application and compliance with IskayPet Group’s procurement policy across all transactions in both countries. * Guarantee regulatory and tax compliance in procurement operations in Spain and Portugal. **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** * Work closely with Finance, Operations (Logistics, Stores and Clinics), TECHNICAL, PEOPLE, and Marketing teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives. **What values will you find at IskayPet Group?** **\#AuthenticPassion:** Putting your heart into everything we do. **\#QualityCommitment:** Always pursuing excellence in every detail. **\#RealConnection:** Building genuine and meaningful relationships. **\#ConstantGrowth:** Moving forward toward new challenges. **We are looking for someone with:** * Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in an Indirect Procurement or Strategic Sourcing role, preferably in Retail or multi-site environments, with team leadership responsibilities. * Geographic Scope: Prior experience managing procurement activities across Spain and Portugal (Iberian scope). * Technical Skills: Strong experience in negotiation, contract management, and use of e-sourcing tools and P2P systems. * Education: University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field. A Master’s or postgraduate degree in Procurement/Supply Chain is highly valued. * Languages: Professional fluency in Spanish and English (mandatory). Portuguese language skills are a strong added advantage. * Competencies: Strategic thinking, analytical capability for cost optimization, results orientation, and project management skills. **What do we offer you?** Thanks to our **\#HappyIskaylife** program, you’ll enjoy: * Flexible start and end times. * \#Petfriendly environment: Bring your best friend to the office! * Hybrid work model: \#RemoteWork 50% of the time. * Reduced working hours every Friday and during July and August. * Flexible compensation options (meal vouchers, childcare, transportation) via Cobee. * Competitive health insurance for you and your family. * Erasmus Program, offering the opportunity to temporarily or permanently relocate to any of our offices: Málaga, Madrid, or Porto. * Psychological support for professional and personal matters. * IskayPet Group S.L. (Tiendanimal, Kiwoko, Clinicanimal, Kivet) is committed to equality and equal opportunity for all candidates participating in selection processes, and further commits to the inclusion of persons with disabilities, giving special attention to candidates holding a disability certificate.