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Procurement Specialist

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Description

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🔎 What are we looking for in you?

We are looking for a person with a strategic vision, analytical capacity, and result orientation, who enjoys negotiating, finding opportunities for improvement, and working in an environment where technology facilitates decision-making.

  • More than 5 years of experience in Procurement or Sourcing, autonomously managing tenders and negotiations with suppliers.
  • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or similar, allowing you to provide an analytical and business vision.
  • Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba, fundamental tools in our procurement operations.
  • Experience using artificial intelligence tools applied to Procurement and advanced Excel, to analyze information and improve decision-making.
  • Professional English level, to move fluently in an international environment.
  • Rigor, integrity, and negotiation skills, along with a mindset oriented towards continuous improvement and achieving results.

Nice to have

We would love it if you also bring...

  • Master's in Procurement or Supply Chain, or professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM.
  • Experience in Category Management and in organizations with structured procurement policies.
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow, Power BI, or SharePoint.
  • Experience collaborating with international subsidiaries or in the sports or media sector.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🚀 Why join LALIGA?

At LALIGA, we work to drive the future of professional football, combining a passion for sports with innovation, technology, and an international vision.

Being part of our team means:

  • Generating real impact: your decisions will contribute to optimizing resources and improving the efficiency of a leading organization in the sports industry.
  • Working with technology and innovation: you will be part of an environment where automation, data, and artificial intelligence help transform processes and enhance talent.
  • Developing in an international environment: you will have the opportunity to work in an organization with global projection and collaborate with different areas and suppliers.
  • Continuing to grow professionally: you will be able to expand your experience in strategic procurement, negotiation, category management, and digital transformation.

The role

⚽ Would you like to drive LALIGA's strategic procurement in an environment where technology and innovation are already part of the day-to-day?

At LALIGA, we are looking to hire a Procurement Specialist who wants to contribute their experience in negotiation, supplier management, and resource optimization to generate a real impact in our organization.

Our Procurement department has evolved towards a more agile, digital, and strategic working model, supported by tools such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, ServiceNow, and artificial intelligence.

This allows us to dedicate more time to what truly adds value: making decisions, negotiating better agreements, identifying opportunities, and continuously improving our way of buying.

If you are motivated to combine strategy, technology, and negotiation skills in a leading organization in professional football, we want to meet you!

🎯 What will your mission be?

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will assume the strategic management of different spend categories, contributing to improving the efficiency, competitiveness, and quality of our purchasing decisions.

What you'll do

  • Design procurement strategies that generate value. You will analyze spend, identify savings and optimization opportunities, and develop strategies to improve supplier and category management.
  • Lead tenders and strategic negotiations. You will manage supplier selection processes, prepare RFPs, evaluate proposals, and negotiate agreements that provide the best conditions for LALIGA.
  • Drive efficient relationships with suppliers. You will monitor contracts, renewals, and performance, anticipating risks and ensuring solid and sustainable commercial relationships.
  • Guarantee transparent and rigorous procurement processes. You will ensure compliance with internal policies, ensuring traceability and integrity in every process.
  • Turn data into better decisions. You will use SAP and artificial intelligence tools to analyze spend, measure savings, identify deviations, and detect new opportunities for improvement.
  • Contribute to innovation in the Procurement area. You will propose improvements in automated processes and explore new applications of technology and AI to continue gaining agility and efficiency.

Location

📍 Location: Madrid

About LALIGA

LALIGA is the organization that governs the top two professional football divisions in Spain, managing the commercial, media, and brand operations of the league and its 42 member clubs. With a global audience and a strong digital presence, the company has grown into a major sports and entertainment entity, employing over 1,000 people worldwide.

In Spain, LALIGA operates from its headquarters in Madrid, where it runs its commercial, marketing, and technology teams. The company is a major employer of international talent, with a strong focus on digital transformation, data, and fan engagement, making it an attractive destination for professionals in tech, marketing, and business roles. The company's culture is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on innovation and international collaboration.

Industry
Football
Founded
1984
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • LALIGA's headquarters is in Madrid, Spain, making it a direct entry point for international professionals looking to work in Spain.
  • The company is a major player in the sports and entertainment industry, with a strong focus on digital transformation and data analytics.
  • Many roles are in marketing, technology, and business development, offering opportunities for international professionals with Spanish language skills.
  • The organization has a global footprint, with offices in the US and other countries, but the main hub for its Spanish operations is Madrid.
  • LALIGA offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on innovation and international expansion.

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Additional information

🌟 Are you up for the challenge?

If you are looking for an environment where procurement goes beyond operational management and becomes a true strategic lever, this could be your opportunity.

At LALIGA, we value talent, diversity of perspectives, and the desire to keep learning and evolving.

We want to count on people who help us buy better, innovate, and continue driving the future of LALIGA.

We look forward to meeting you! ⚽

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