Category Buyer

CATEGORY BUYER

Eurovision Services (ES) is looking for a Category Buyer to join the Procurement team at Eurovision Services Madrid, Spain.

ABOUT THE PROCUREMENT TEAM

Our Procurement team is responsible for driving value through strategic sourcing and effective supplier relationship management across key services that support our broadcasting operations.

The team collaborates closely with Sales, Technology and Operations to ensure that the procurement activities support the company’s multi-year strategic plan and contribute to the seamless execution of our roadmaps.

As a Category Buyer based in Madrid and reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our mid to long-term business strategy. This role demands a forward-thinking approach, strategic mindset, and the ability to drive innovation through informed purchasing decisions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will specifically focus on managing and sourcing fiber connectivity solutions, ensuring the seamless connection between critical locations to support our global broadcast infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include :

• Strategic Purchasing Planning : Develop and implement procurement plans that align with the company’s long-term strategic objectives, contributing to overall business success.
• Optimize Supplier Value : Engage in strategic negotiations with vendors, not just to secure competitive pricing, but to optimize overall value through favorable payment terms, quality, and service levels.
• Market Insight and Timing : Analyze market trends and supply chain dynamics to identify optimal purchasing opportunities that align with the company’s operational and financial objectives.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration : Work closely with Sales, Technology, and Operations to ensure procurement activities support and enhance the company’s broader business goals.
• Vendor Qualification and Management : Evaluate and select vendors based on their ability to meet the company’s diverse needs.
• Contract Management : Collaborate with the legal department to negotiate and draft contracts that secure the best terms for the company while ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
• Reporting and Analysis : Provide comprehensive reports and insights to the Head of Procurement and the ES Senior Management Team, supporting informed decision-making.

YOUR EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Perhaps you are missing some of the listed skills and required experience, but you are motivated and eager to learn? Then we still want to meet you!

ONCE ON BOARD YOU WILL

BENEFITS AND PERKS

ABOUT EUROVISION SERVICES

With over 60 years of experience in broadcast production and distribution for major sports events, we know that great events don’t happen by accident.

We have one of the largest hybrid satellite and fiber transmission networks of its kind in the world. In addition to our core broadcast services, we are constantly innovating to provide services that allow our customers to enhance their content and adapt it for use on all digital platforms.

This is why we are the first-choice media services provider for event organizers, media organizations and sports federations when they are looking for adaptable, end-to-end solutions to produce, distribute and personalize content for their audiences.

We are Eurovision Services. We deliver excellence in everything we do, to leave our customers free to focus on what matters most to them – creating truly amazing experiences.

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