B2B Suppliers Purchasing Specialist

Description

We’re on a mission to re-invent the fundamentals of e-commerce. As a reseller, with more than 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, we’re expanding into new categories and market places, aiming to make it possible to buy and sell anything, anywhere.  

If you’re ready for the ride of your life, we’re in hypergrowth, growing more than 200%, 3 years in a row.

We’re a fully remote team (except for our warehouse in Barcelona), with 65+ team members from more than 20 countries. Our core values are Efficiency, Initiative, Teamwork, Lifelong Learning and Best Life Architect. 

In fact, part of our purpose is to enable our people to live their best lives: our dream is to foster an environment where you can thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage you to pursue your passions, nurture your relationships, and prioritize your well-being.

Get to know our team and culture here: https://www.ultimatebeautycompany.com/

Now we are hiring a new B2B Suppliers Purchasing Specialist!

As a vital member of the team, your responsibilities will be:

New suppliers search: 

• Expand the share of B2B suppliers through the continuous search for new suppliers to diversify the suppliers portfolio in different markets for risk mitigation purposes.

• Utilize online resources, databases, and professional networks to find new supplier opportunities

• Conduct the due diligence checks to evaluate supplier capabilities, quality, and reliability

• Perform regular supplier’s performance assessments

Negotiation and Contract Management:

• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best prices and delivery terms.

• Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts and agreements when required

• Ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions.

Supplier Relationship Management: 

• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers to ensure continuity and reliability

• Monitor supplier performance and develop improvement plans where necessary.

• Resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers promptly.

Reporting and Documentation: 

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing the search results and recommendations 

• Maintain accurate documentation of research methodologies, tools and data sources 

• Create SOPs for the new and existing processes 

• Monitor industry news, markets dynamics, and regulatory changes to stay informed about relevant developments 

• Regularly update internal stakeholders on market conditions and expansion opportunities

Requirements

• Higher education in Purchasing, Business, Economics, Market Research, or similar 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information. 

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Proven ability to search for and evaluate new suppliers in different international markets.

• Experience on the Beauty industry is desirable, but not mandatory

• Comprehensive knowledge of VAT laws and regulations in different countries.

• Understanding of cross-border VAT implications, such as import VAT, reverse charge mechanisms, and VAT exemptions.

• Proficiency in dealing with multiple currencies and understanding exchange rate fluctuations.

• Knowledge of international payment methods and banking practices.

• Self-motivated & willing to take initiative, strong self-management and organizational skills, being able to define priorities 

• Curiosity & eagerness to learn new tools and technologies 

• Creative mindset and advanced problem-solving skills, ability to quickly research, analyze and find a solution to any issue 

• A love of optimization and constant process improvement 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data interpretation 

• Readiness for some routine work 

• Knowledge of market research tools and methodologies is an advantage 

• Excel or Google Sheets experience is a must 

• Prior experience in procurement, sales, finance and e-commerce is a plus

• English Upper Intermediate (B2-C1) 

• Spanish Upper Intermediate is a big plus

Benefits

• Remote work with the possibility to work from anywhere you want

• Flexible working hours 

• Full-time permanent contract

• Paid vacation (22 working days + 14 banking holidays)

• Private Health Care

• Annual Company Retreats

• Work in a young and friendly team