Procurement Director

Walker Lovell Ltd; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked bonus

Flexible working hours

Modern equipment

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd is seeking a senior procurement leader to own and build the European procurement strategy across our growing footprint. You will shape processes, supplier strategy and governance, working closely with senior leadership to deliver measurable improvements.

You will negotiate with suppliers and contract manufacturers, drive cost optimisation, and foster strategic partnerships across European operations. Expect an influential role with autonomy and Europe-wide travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior strategic procurement within regulated manufacturing environments (food/nutrition).
• Proven ability to manage suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; strong communication across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a European procurement strategy and supplier framework.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, terms, MOQs and agreements.
• Drive cost optimisation and supplier diversification using market intelligence.
• Partner with senior leadership across functions to align sourcing with business goals.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Category management

Negotiations

Supplier development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Supply Chain/Procurement

Job description

Compensation: Strong package with performance-linked bonus

Build the Procurement Strategy Behind European Growth

Take ownership of a newly developing European procurement function with the autonomy to shape how an established international business sources, negotiates and manages its strategic supply base. You'll work directly with senior leadership while building the processes and supplier strategy needed for continued growth.

• Strong package with performance-linked bonus, reflecting the scope and responsibility of the role
• Build your profile across an international business, with the opportunity to expand your remit based on results.
• Work directly with management and key decision-makers across European operations.
• Shape a developing procurement function, supplier strategy and ways of working rather than inheriting a fixed structure.
• Flexible working hours, modern equipment, strong holiday allowance and exclusive employee discounts.

Why This Business

An established international nutrition business with a strong European footprint is investing in the next stage of its procurement capability, creating an opportunity to have a visible impact across the organisation.

This is a chance to build, not simply maintain. You'll shape the procurement framework, strengthen strategic supplier relationships and introduce a more commercially focused approach to sourcing across European operations. With direct access to key decision-makers and the freedom to influence how the function develops, your work will have a clear impact on cost, supplier performance and future growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build the strategic procurement framework across European operations, establishing processes, reporting and supplier evaluation.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and contract manufacturers across pricing, payment terms, MOQs and commercial agreements.
• Drive cost optimisation and supplier diversification using market intelligence and structured sourcing strategies.
• Partner with senior leadership, R&D, Quality, Finance and Sales on sourcing, margin, forecasting and supply decisions.

What You'll Bring

• Senior strategic procurement, sourcing or category management experience within food, nutrition, ingredients, FMCG or another relevant regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience managing suppliers and outsourced or contract manufacturing relationships.
• Evidence of delivering measurable commercial improvements through sourcing, negotiation and supplier development.
• Fluent English and Spanish, with flexibility for occasional European travel.

Who This Suits

You’re a commercially minded procurement professional ready to make a bigger impact. You want the freedom to shape how procurement operates, build stronger supplier partnerships and see your decisions influence performance across an international business. You’re excited by the opportunity to create something meaningful, gain wider European exposure and grow your remit as the function develops.