Head of Procurement & Trading - Madrid Region

DS Smith; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith in Madrid is seeking a Trading Manager to lead the commercial procurement strategy for the Madrid Mill, coordinating with the Fiber Supply Manager to secure a stable supply of recovered fiber and raw materials while meeting quality and volume targets.

The role builds strong partnerships with suppliers, waste managers, traders, and market stakeholders; analyzes market trends, negotiates prices and agreements; supports coordination across Operations, Logistics, and production teams and

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the commercial procurement strategy for Madrid Mill in coordination with the Fiber Supply Manager.
• Ensure a stable and competitive supply of recovered fiber and raw materials, aligned with the mill’s operational, quality, and volume requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, waste management companies, traders, and key market stakeholders.
• Identify and attract new suppliers and business opportunities in both domestic and export markets.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends, pricing movements, availability, and competitive landscape.
• Perform data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, operational efficiencies, and supply chain synergies.
• Negotiate purchase prices and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate with Operations, Logistics, and Mill teams to ensure smooth material flows and alignment between procurement and production needs.
• Manage and follow up on orders, claims, incidents, and supplier-related issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Support the commercialization and sale of secondary materials such as paper, plastics, and metals when required.
• Ensure accurate reporting, administrative support, and maintenance of procurement-related documentation and KPIs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, logistics, and operational processes.

Job description

DS Smith in Madrid is seeking a Trading Manager to lead the commercial procurement strategy for the Madrid Mill, coordinating with the Fiber Supply Manager to secure a stable supply of recovered fiber and raw materials while meeting quality and volume targets.

The role builds strong partnerships with suppliers, waste managers, traders, and market stakeholders; analyzes market trends, negotiates prices and agreements; supports coordination across Operations, Logistics, and production teams and