Purchasing Trainee

The role of the Procurement Trainee is to support the Strategic Sourcing Department, assist in supplier relationship management, project implementations and negotiation processes with manufacturers and distributors.

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Key Responsibilities

•  Monitor and ensure the implementation of approved procurement contracts
•  Lead commercial negotiations and draft contractual agreements with suppliers
• Perform financial analysis on supplier proposals and RFPs for various projects, products, and services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to solve problems and guarantee high-quality, reliable sources of supply and information
• Facilitate communication with hotels, suppliers, and internal departments
• Assist in the processes for new supplier and product approvals

Profile Required

• Interest in the procurement function
• Analytical mindset
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Highly organized, responsible and accountable
• Resilient and adaptable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to think outside the box  
• Fluent in English – Spanish and French are desired
• Eligible to work in Spain 
• Being enrolled in a university

The position will be located in the Radisson Hotel Group Office in Madrid, Spain (C/ Alfonso XII, 62) and report directly to the Strategic Sourcing Area Manager.