Overview
Location: Greater Madrid Area
Model: Hybrid - 4 days per week on site
Salary: Competitive base salary + a strong variable bonus
Start Date: ASAP - the position is open now
About the Company
Our client is a market‑leading European industrial manufacturer specialising in high‑performance building materials, including waterproofing systems, insulation solutions, and sustainable construction technologies. With more than 50 years of history, multiple production sites, and a strong commitment to innovation and quality, the company is recognised as a benchmark in Spain and across Europe.
You will join a strategic, fast‑paced industrial environment where procurement excellence directly influences operational performance and long‑term competitiveness.
The Opportunity
Are you ready to take ownership of a €110-120 million annual procurement portfolio within one of Europe\'s most established industrial manufacturing environments?
As Purchasing Manager, you will play a strategic and operational leadership role, overseeing both direct (critical raw materials) and indirect categories (logistics, hard/soft services, utilities, and general services). You will professionalise the procurement function, strengthen supplier performance, drive savings and efficiencies, and ensure supply reliability in a volatile market.
This role reports directly to the Supply Chain Director and is central to the company\'s ongoing transformation and growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Procurement & Process Development
o Lead and professionalise the purchasing function at their Greater Madrid-based industrial site.
o Develop procurement strategies ensuring cost optimisation, continuity of supply, and best‑in‑class processes.
o Implement and maintain procurement governance, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
o Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives and supply‑risk mitigation plans.
2. Category Management & High‑Value Negotiation
o Manage direct and indirect purchasing categories, including raw materials, logistics, industrial services, and CAPEX.
o Lead complex negotiations with major industrial and energy suppliers.
o Build long‑term supplier relationships and optimise supplier portfolios.
o Identify and execute cost‑saving initiatives aligned with corporate targets.
3. Operational Procurement & Supply Continuity
o Oversee day‑to‑day procurement operations, ensuring accuracy in planning, purchasing, and stock management.
o Collaborate closely with production, logistics, finance, quality, and R&D teams.
o Maintain appropriate safety stocks and risk strategies in a highly dynamic supply environment.
4. Leadership & Cross‑Functional Influence
o Manage and develop a small procurement team.
o Engage and influence senior internal stakeholders to support procurement initiatives.
o Represent the company at supplier meetings and, occasionally, international industry events.
Required Skills & Experience
* 6+ years of experience in purchasing within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
* Proven experience managing €100M+ procurement budgets.
* Strong expertise in both direct materials procurement and complex indirect categories.
* Demonstrated success negotiating with large industrial or energy suppliers.
* Fluent in Spanish and English (English C1; able to negotiate internationally).
* Engineering degree or relevant technical background; procurement certifications beneficial.
* Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability.
* Team leadership experience.
* Willingness to travel internationally from time to time.
* Ability to work on site 4 days per week within Greater Madrid.
What the Company Offers
* A stable, long‑term role within a high‑growth, industry‑leading manufacturing organisation.
* A strategic and high‑visibility position with direct impact on operational performance.
* Competitive compensation package:
o Competitive base salary
o Strong variable bonus, linked to savings and efficiency KPIs
* Direct reporting to the Supply Chain Director.
* Opportunity to shape and modernise procurement within a key industrial site.
Desired Skills and Experience
* 6+ years\' experience in direct and indirect procurement, covering raw materials, technical services, and facility-related services.
* Proven track record managing large procurement budgets (ideally €100M+).
* Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environments.
* Expertise in supplier negotiation, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing.
* Ability to lead procurement transformation initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
* Fluent in Spanish and English (both required).
* Comfortable working on‑site 4 days/week in Madrid area
* Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder‑management skills.
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