Supplier Operations Specialist

Avnet

Supplier Operations Specialist leading Control Tower scope to optimize gross profit through commercial controls and supplier management. Collaborating with multiple internal teams for data analysis and reporting.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeMadrid • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Supplier Operations Specialist leads the Control Tower scope with the primary goal of protecting and optimizing the gross profit of our business through effective commercial controls.
End-to-end follow-up of key supplier programmes and business processes, in close alignment with Product Management and suppliers.
Preparation of analyses, presentations, reports, and data for internal and external use.
Close communication and interaction with Data Management, Supplier & Product Management, Purchasing, Controlling, Finance, and Internal Sales teams.
Supplier incentive follow-up and reporting.
Contract master maintenance.
End-to-End controlling and reporting of supplier stock return process.
Identification, development and implementation of new tools and automation for Control Tower tasks.
Regularly follow up and initiate necessary actions in line with agreed procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entrepreneurial behaviour and thinking.
Ability to work pro-actively and creatively in an organized and engaged manner.
Demonstrate an ability to both solve problems & develop solution.
Competence to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple activities effectively.
A clear sense of urgency about getting things done.
Communicate professionally with internal customers, suppliers and colleagues and offer the best service and support.
Good computer skills (MS Office, PowerPoint and Excel, ERP-systems, SAP knowledge preferred).
A team player who is prepared to take responsibility.
Communicate effectively, written & oral, in English.
Other languages would be an advantage.
Previous experience in Accounting/Controlling and/or a Purchasing or a Business Operations role in electronic components distribution would be advantageous.
Commercial degree OR combination of commercial vocational training and several years of experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model.
A supportive multicultural team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
A strong open-door policy.
An environment where you will have the tools and opportunities to further your career.
Meal Vouchers (Ticket Restaurant).
Private Medical Insurance.
LinkedIn Learning license.
And more…

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisreport preparationcontract managementsupplier managementcommercial controlsproblem solvingERP systemsSAPautomation developmentcontrolling

Soft Skills

entrepreneurial thinkingproactive work ethiccreativityorganizational skillsability to work under pressuredeadline managementsense of urgencyprofessional communicationteam playerresponsibility

Certifications

commercial degreecommercial vocational training