Europe Procurement Leader: Strategy, Savings & Growth

Arbex; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Market-leading pension

Bonus scheme

Flexible savings & spending accounts

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Education/Relocation support

Descripción de la vacante

Arbex is seeking a senior procurement leader to own Europe-procurement strategy, secure multi-country savings, and build regional category management across chemicals, packaging, logistics, and indirect spend. You will lead cross-border negotiations, engage with senior finance, and drive e-procurement initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of procurement leadership, strong cross-country experience, and fluency in English with additional European languages as a plus.

Formación

• 12+ yrs procurement leadership with European multi-country scope.
• Category expertise in 2+ of: Chemicals, Packaging, Logistics, Indirect.
• Proven savings track record at scale (> $15M/year portfolio).
• Experience managing teams across multiple EU jurisdictions.
• Fluent English required; German, French or Dutch a significant advantage.
• M&A integration or post-merger harmonization experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Own Europe procurement P&L — $30–40M annual savings target across 11-person team.
• Build regional category management capability across 6 categories (Chemicals, Packaging, Recycled Fiber, Freight, ECM, MRO & Indirect).
• Lead multi-country supplier negotiations; manage complex cross-border contracts.
• Interface with ABU GM and country Finance leads on cost structure and forecasts.
• Drive transformation: centralization, process standardization, e-procurement rollout.
• Manage regulatory complexity across EU markets (CSRD, conflict minerals, etc.).
• Develop talent pipeline — coaching category managers and buyers.

Conocimientos

Procurement leadership

European multi-country scope

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Descripción del empleo

Arbex is seeking a senior procurement leader to own Europe-procurement strategy, secure multi-country savings, and build regional category management across chemicals, packaging, logistics, and indirect spend. You will lead cross-border negotiations, engage with senior finance, and drive e-procurement initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of procurement leadership, strong cross-country experience, and fluency in English with additional European languages as a plus.