Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Brambles / CHEP; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working & Flexible Hours

Annual Bonus 10%

Meal Vouchers

Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Generous Share Scheme

25 Business Days of Annual Holidays

Job summary

Brambles / CHEP is seeking a Procurement Leader in Madrid to develop category strategies, drive end-to-end sourcing, and manage supplier relationships across Europe. You will align with regional/global priorities, negotiate contracts, and drive sustainable procurement while ensuring governance and compliance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, KPIs, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of procurement experience, SAP/Coupa/SRM familiarity, and

Qualifications

• University education / degree.
• Experience of SAP.
• Knowledge of purchasing software systems.
• English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including negotiating contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within assigned categories.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

University education/degree

Tools

SAP

Coupa

SRM

Purchasing software systems

Job description

Job Description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .

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This position will play a pivotal role in the development of processes and tools
that will enable the success of our Transportation Strategic Sourcing Team in
Europe. Offering analytical support across 800+ suppliers, all European
countries and c.$500m annual spend, the role is business critical to ensure risks
are known, managed and mitigated for. This will be done through expert
knowledge in understanding and interpreting supplier spend data, supplier
assessments and evaluation, contracts and management of supplier
relationships and performance vs KPI’s. The responsibilities extend to co-
ordinating the workload and priorities in coordination and alignment with the
Strategic Sourcing Team to ensure seamless transition and execution of all
projects into business-as-usual processes and to provide business cover if
required.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with regional and global procurement priorities, leveraging market analysis to optimize supplier selection and performance. Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within assigned categories to meet annual savings targets and drive value for the business. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs and ensure early involvement in the sourcing process. Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and address gaps to improve quality, delivery, and cost efficiency. Ensure procurement activities adhere to governance, ethical sourcing practices, and sustainability objectives while supporting audit and compliance requirements. Provide regular reporting and analytics on procurement performance, including spend analysis, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics. Collaborate with global category managers and cross-functional teams to leverage scale, align strategies, and drive procurement initiatives effectively.

Other Key Accountabilities:

• Identify, develop and innovate transformative initiatives within the EU Strategic Sourcing team.
• Help to select the appropriate tools / technology to support strategic programs.
• Take a lead role in the review and development of working processes related to Transport supplier.
• Ongoing management and maintenance of those processes and tools.
• Provide Strategic project support to the Strategic Sourcing team, and Global Office. Act as a pivot between the two teams.
• Promote collaboration between Strategic Sourcing staff and other functions i.e. Supply Chain, Finance and IT

Key tasks include;

• Development & maintenance of the risk register.
• Oversee the execution and ongoing management of the supplier assessment and evaluation process.
• Development of Sourcing Optimization tools for use in decision making.
• Ensure that all elements of SPRM and CLM are embedded within the supplier base.
• Process and system development related to key projects like risk, SPRM, CLM etc.
• Management and GAP analysis of SOPs related to 3PL’s.
• Lead on tasks related to 3PL’s and co-ordination of workflow within wider team to ensure tasks are carried out according to process and compliance.
• Completion of projects and lead within Cost Disruption Program.
• Delivery of individual and team budget targets.

Qualifications:

• University education / degree.

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience within a Procurement / Supply Chain environment.
• Experience of SAP.
• Knowledge of Purchasing Software Systems.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office proficient with excellent Excel / Power Bi / Visio preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• SAP, Coupa, SRM or other purchasing systems knowledge required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Process driven.
• Presence and confidence around Senior stakeholders both internal and external to Brambles.
• People management.
• Supplier Performance Relationship Experience.
• Negotiation skills preferred.

Languages:

• English.
• Other European language would be a plus.

Our Benefits:

• Certified Top 17 Global Employer.
• Hybrid Working & Flexible Working Hours.
• Annual Bonus 10%.
• Meal Vouchers.
• Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Access to Flexible Compensation Plan.
• Contributory PensionScheme (Voluntary).
• Generous Share Scheme(Voluntary).
• 25 Business Days of Annual Holidays.
• Well HUB.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 3 days for Volunteering.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote
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Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Category Strategy, Contract Management, Cost Management, Empathy, Experimentation, Market Analysis, Procurement Strategies, Procurement Systems, Responsible Sourcing, Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management (PM), Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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