Strategic Sourcing Manager - 3rd Party Operations

Brambles; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in supply chain solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive sourcing strategies for subcontracted service centres. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of outsourcing experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders. This hybrid remote role offers opportunities for growth and impact, allowing you to shape the future of the European network. Proficiency in English and flexibility for travel across Europe are essential.

Servicios

Company car

Bonus plan

Laptop and iPhone

Participation in worldwide projects

Support at every stage of your career

Formación

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in outsourcing or subcontractor management.
• Track record in leading complex negotiations and managing contracts effectively.
• Ability to design and implement strategic frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in additional European languages preferred.
• Flexibility to travel across Europe, with up to 25% travel.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute sustainable category sourcing strategies.
• Champion strategic sourcing to deliver long-term value.
• Lead category management for key spend areas.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance across key categories.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for procurement.

Conocimientos

Adaptability

Category strategy

Contract management

Cost management

Empathy

Market analysis

Procurement strategies

Supplier management

Taking ownership

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

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 maximise your work‑life balance and flexibility through our...

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sustainable category sourcing strategies for the region/function that align with global and local procurement priorities.
• Act as a champion for strategic sourcing, ensuring that procurement initiatives deliver long‑term value and meet organisational needs.
• Lead category management for key spend areas, applying data‑driven insights, market intelligence, and advanced procurement techniques to maximise value and minimise risk. Ensure category strategies consider external market factors and emerging trends that could impact business objectives.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior business stakeholders, ensuring procurement is involved early in the sourcing process. Leverage procurement’s expertise to align sourcing initiatives with business needs, offering strategic advice that enhances procurement’s role within the organisation.
• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable terms and manage pricing strategies. Ensure the implementation of new pricing agreements, manage supplier contracts, and conduct ongoing reviews to ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Oversee supplier performance management across key categories, ensuring suppliers consistently meet performance, quality, and cost requirements.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards. Develop strategies to minimise supply‑chain risk, including mitigating supplier risk, financial exposure, and potential disruptions.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function, ensuring alignment with annual targets. Provide regular updates on procurement performance, cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance metrics to senior leadership.

CHEP is transforming its approach to managing third‑party subcontracted service centres across Europe. We are creating a dedicated procurement team to lead strategic sourcing for these operations, driving cost optimisation, supplier partnerships, and operational excellence.

As Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be part of a team and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing our procurement framework for subcontracted service centres. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy, deliver immediate impact, and influence the future of our European Network.

Your Profile

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience, ideally in outsourcing or subcontractor management at a regional or global level.
• Proven track record in leading complex negotiations and managing contracts effectively.
• Ability to design and implement strategic frameworks that deliver operational improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional European languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Italian, Polish) is highly advantageous.
• Flexibility to travel across Europe, with up to 25% travel time.

Why Join Brambles?

• Be part of a global leader in supply chain solutions
• Working with a growing global and diverse team of driven and seasoned sustainability professionals, passionate about driving an ambitious programme
• Work on impactful projects that span multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborate with experts across Europe and beyond
• Enjoy a role with real influence and opportunities for growth

What we offer (it can defer depending on the country you are recruited in)

• Company car
• Bonus plan
• Laptop and iPhone
• Hybrid remote job
• Ability to develop your skills and understanding of business in a worldwide logistics company
• Participation in worldwide projectsArea to build your independence and own responsibilities
• Support at every stage of your career

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

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 realising 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, colour, 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.