Assoc Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics Procurement

Baxter International Inc.; Valencia; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Valencia region is seeking an Associate Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics Procurement to shape sourcing for transport and logistics across our international network.

You will lead supplier management, negotiate contracts and rate cards, and deliver savings while partnering with business teams in EMEA, APAC, and global initiatives. This role offers ownership, cross-country collaboration, and a path to influence regional decisions within Baxter's supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with procurement/logistics experience.
• Experience managing external suppliers: sourcing, cost review, negotiation, performance follow-up, contracting.
• Strong financial understanding and ability to translate data into recommendations.
• Experience with multi-country transport services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape sourcing strategies for transport and logistics services.
• Negotiate contracts, rate cards, renewals, and service levels.
• Build relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and warehouse partners.
• Analyze spend data to identify savings and value.
• Coordinate priorities across countries and business units.
• Monitor market developments and drive process improvements.
• Support wider Supply Chain projects when required.

Skills

Procurement experience

Logistics experience

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Power BI

English fluency

Data-driven decisions

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Copilot AI

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

About the role

A global transformation is happening across our Supply Chain function—one where we are intentionally and thoughtfully reimagining how we partner with the business. As Associate Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics Procurement you will help shape how Baxter works with logistics partners, improving value, service, and resilience across a complex international network.

You will lead sourcing and supplier-management activities across transportation, warehousing and related logistics services, partnering closely with business teams to deliver savings, supplier performance improvements, and operational excellence. Your focus will be EMEA, with support for APAC and global initiatives when needed.

This is an opportunity to take ownership, influence regional decisions, and contribute to a broader Supply Chain transformation that will make everyday operations simpler and more effective.

What you'll be doing

• Shape sourcing strategies for transport and logistics services, leading market reviews, competitive tenders, supplier evaluations, and negotiations so Baxter secures the right combination of cost, quality, capacity, and service.
• Build strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, parcel providers, and warehouse partners, turning performance reviews into practical improvements in reliability, quality, sustainability, and risk management.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, rate cards, renewals, service levels, and commercial terms, creating clear agreements and working practices that protect the business and support consistent delivery.
• Use spend data, cost models, and total-cost analysis to identify savings and productivity opportunities, develop sound business cases, and make value delivery visible through accurate tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate priorities across countries, functions, and business units, aligning stakeholders and suppliers so sourcing projects move forward smoothly and operational needs are supported.
• Monitor market developments and bring forward supplier-led ideas, helping simplify processes, improve workflows, and introduce practical innovation across the logistics network.
• Support wider Supply Chain projects when required, contributing procurement expertise to transport transitions, warehouse needs, business continuity, and other improvement initiatives.

What you'll bring

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, along with solid and relevant experience in procurement, logistics, transportation, or supply chain, ideally with strong exposure to transport services in multi-country environment.
• Hands-on experience managing external suppliers, including sourcing, cost review, negotiation, performance follow-up, savings delivery and contracting, which includes but is not limited to Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Amendments and NDAs.
• Strong financial understanding, with confidence analysing costs and translating data into recommendations.
• Exposure to logistics network optimisation, warehouse and transportation transitions, or supply chain transformation would be an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills; experience creating dashboards or using Power BI is an advantage. Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot is also welcome.
• Fluent English. French language would be an advantage.
• Clear, data-informed decision making and confidence working with analytics
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and collaboration skills

Why you want to work at Baxter

• You will benefit from a competitive reward structure that combines a solid fixed salary with a sales incentive plan linked to performance and results.
• We invest in our people through ongoing learning, development opportunities, and career paths that allow you to build your expertise and progress within the organization.
• Baxter places high importance on balancing professional success with personal life, supported by our Family Responsible Company certification and ways of working designed to respect individual needs.
• Our benefits offering includes options such as childcare vouchers, employee discounts, and other flexible solutions that support you and your family.
• Hybrid model, offering 2 days at home/ 3 days at the office.
• Purposeful work where your contribution directly supports healthcare professionals and patients.
• A collaborative and supportive culture that values teamwork, respect and continuous improvement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process.