Strategic Indirect Spend Leader

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Gurb; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. seeks a Buyer Indirect Spend to lead procurement across local plant(s), handling Opex and Capex spend while driving strategic sourcing and day-to-day purchasing operations.

You will work with category managers and stakeholders to deliver cost-effective solutions and manage supplier performance. The role includes leading a team of buyers, driving savings initiatives, and ensuring continuous improvement, cost optimization, and risk mitigation in a

Qualifications

• Fluent English in both speech and writing is required.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing with indirect spend focus.
• Experience managing sourcing across technical categories (CapEx, MRO, utilities, civil works).
• Proven success in leading sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contracts in multi-site setups.
• Experience in capital equipment procurement with RFI/RFP, cost analysis and supplier evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect Opex and Capex spend across categories including processing equipment, utilities, civil works, and MRO.
• Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and spot-buy optimization.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies with stakeholders to improve cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Lead sourcing activities for CapEx and MRO projects from planning through execution.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to optimize specifications and support business objectives.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and terms while ensuring procurement policy compliance.
• Develop and monitor local savings programs, delivering against financial targets.
• Manage supplier performance, track procurement KPIs, and drive cost optimization and risk mitigation.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders as a trusted procurement partner.

Skills

Fluent English

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project management

Tools

Coupa

Maximo

SAP

Job description

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. seeks a Buyer Indirect Spend to lead procurement across local plant(s), handling Opex and Capex spend while driving strategic sourcing and day-to-day purchasing operations.

You will work with category managers and stakeholders to deliver cost-effective solutions and manage supplier performance. The role includes leading a team of buyers, driving savings initiatives, and ensuring continuous improvement, cost optimization, and risk mitigation in a