The Service Procurement Specialist supports Meliá Hotels International by sourcing and purchasing services for hotel operations. Responsibilities typically include identifying suppliers, requesting and comparing quotations, negotiating prices and contract terms, monitoring supplier performance, maintaining procurement records, and delivering cost savings while protecting service quality. Candidates are expected to have experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier management, or hospitality operations, together with strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Fluency in Spanish and English is likely valuable, while knowledge of procurement systems, contracts, and Microsoft Office is advantageous. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, detail-oriented, ethical, proactive, and comfortable collaborating with hotels and internal departments across different locations.
Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s largest hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, the group operates hotels and resorts across Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. Its portfolio includes brands such as Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, INNSiDE by Meliá, and Sol by Meliá. The company manages upscale city hotels, beach resorts, lifestyle properties, and all-inclusive destinations, serving leisure and business travelers. Meliá emphasizes guest experience, sustainability, digital transformation, employee development, and responsible tourism. A procurement position within the organization may work with hotel teams, corporate departments, and external suppliers to improve efficiency, quality, and value across its operations.
Spain’s main working islands include Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. Tourism, hospitality, food and beverage, procurement, retail, transport, healthcare, and property services provide many employment opportunities, although seasonal contracts are common. Island culture combines Spanish traditions with Mediterranean or Canarian lifestyles, outdoor activities, local festivals, and strong community life. Living costs, especially rent, can be high in Palma and Ibiza during peak season. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work without a visa but must register locally and obtain an NIE. Non-EU applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment. Relocating is easier with accommodation arranged in advance, proof of funds, health coverage, and Spanish language skills. Ferries and frequent flights connect the islands with mainland Spain.
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