Supply Chain Manager / Madrid
Energy company based in Madrid is seeking talented professionals to join our dynamic team and fill the following position, contributing to innovative projects across Spain and North Africa.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the end‑to‑end supply chain strategy for Spain & North Africa, aligning with the company’s long‑term goals and regional market dynamics.
- Lead procurement, logistics, inventory management, and digital transformation initiatives, including automation, AI, and data analytics tailored to North African operational challenges.
- Drive cost optimization, process efficiency and risk mitigation across procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
- Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs and supplier performance, focusing on local content compliance, cost efficiency and supplier diversity.
- Ensure timely delivery, quality and compliance with local customs, import/export laws and HSE standards in Algeria, Libya and other North African countries.
- Optimize logistics operations, transportation, warehousing and distribution across North Africa and coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers and local authorities.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, regional operations, finance, and external partners to align the supply chain with business needs.
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors, logistics providers and industry stakeholders in North Africa and engage with local governments, regulatory bodies and community stakeholders.
- Monitor KPIs, metrics and performance dashboards for procurement, logistics and inventory across the region, and conduct regular audits and risk assessments to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
- Lead talent development, succession planning and compliance with local labor laws, customs regulations and HSE standards in each North African country.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- 15+ years of supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Supply Chain Director, VP Supply Chain).
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, logistics, inventory optimization and digital transformation in Spain and/or North Africa.
- Experience in the Oil & Gas, energy, or industrial sector is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of North African business practices, customs regulations and local content laws.
- Strong strategic planning, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), data analytics and supply chain digital tools.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (mandatory). French and/or Arabic highly preferred for North African operations.
- Compliance with local labor laws, customs regulations, and HSE standards in each North African country.
Applications from both men and women are strongly encouraged.