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Global Procurement Director

On-site in Madrid·Added 2 days ago (last checked 30 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: 7+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

Supply Chain

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Higher degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
Minimum 7 years of experience in similar roles (Procurement / Sourcing), with at least 5 years in management positions at an international or global level.
Experience managing large procurement budgets in capital-intensive sectors (transport, logistics, industry, infrastructure).
Experience in transformation processes within the procurement area (digitalization, centralization, or change of operating model).
Extraordinary capacity for influence and stakeholder management.
Analytical mindset and results orientation.
Ability to balance the global strategic vision with the pragmatism required to support the daily operation of each country.
Very high level of English.

Nice to have

A master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or an Executive MBA is highly valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Career opportunities and professional development.

The role

A multinational company in the mobility sector located in Madrid is looking for a Global Procurement Director with a minimum of 7 years of experience in similar roles (Procurement / Sourcing) and at least 5 years in management positions at an international or global level. Additionally, it will be essential to have managed large procurement budgets in capital-intensive sectors (transport, logistics, industry, infrastructure).

What you'll do

Reporting to the COO, you will be responsible for the following functions:

Leadership of the category management model

Consolidate and drive the procurement model based on Global Categories in cross-collaboration with Country Managements.
Define which categories are negotiated at a global level to leverage the group's volume, and which are managed at a local/regional level to ensure operational agility.
Act as an escalation point and mediator to resolve potential priority conflicts between the Category Manager's strategic vision and the local business urgencies in each country.

Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation

Directly lead negotiations for the most critical contracts for the group's bottom line.
Identify synergies between the 7 operating countries to unify demand volumes and achieve significant savings.

Supplier and Risk Management

Design global policies for the approval, evaluation, and continuous auditing of suppliers.
Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks (stockouts, geopolitical risks, single-supplier dependency), ensuring business continuity.
Ensure that the supply chain strictly complies with international regulations, Compliance, and the Group's Code of Ethics.

Sustainable Procurement (ESG) and Digitalization

Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into the tendering processes.
Lead the digital transformation of the Procurement area.

Summary

Minimum 5 years in global management positions in similar roles.
Experience managing large budgets in capital-intensive sectors.

Hiring process

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.