Requirements: English
Company: Pod Talent
Region: Barcelona , Catalonia
Procurement, Senior Manager - Equipment (Capex, raw materials and 3PM)Location:Barcelona (Hyrbid)Compensation:90,000 + 100,000 Base + Bonus + PackageWe are excited to be partnering with a world leader in the chemicals and industrial manufacturing space. They are looking to hire a senior procurement manager to lead one of their most complex category areas in their directs function. This team is at the forefront of innovation for procurement and our client is looking for a highly strategic procurement leader to drive delivery and supply chain collaboration.What Makes This Role UniqueThis position offers the rare opportunity to manage a portfolio that spans from high-volume products to sophisticated custom-engineered systems. You'll oversee both in-house manufacturing supply chains and third-party procurement across multiple European locations.You'll be responsible for equipment (250M spend) that serves as the delivery mechanism for the companys core products across diverse industries including healthcare, hospitality, food service, and industrial applications. This equipment ranges from basic dispensing systems to complex technological solutions that incorporate advanced sensors, precision dosing capabilities and specialized application methods.Your ImpactAs Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of 10 professionals across Spain, UK, Germany, and France, driving:Strategic "make vs. buy" decisions that balance the internal manufacturing capabilities against external sourcing optionsDevelopment of new equipment that functions as the "vehicle" for core product sales into various marketsTransformation of traditional procurement practices into a more service-oriented approachInnovation in equipment design that creates new profit centres for the businessStandardization of global equipment categories including mechanical components, electronics, and control systemsWhat You'll BringIn depth technical procurement experience, ideally with an engineering backgroundProven ability to manage complex international teamsExperience in CAPEX, engineering procurement, 3PM or technical indirect categoriesOutstanding stakeholder management and communication skillsStrong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost optimization with revenue generationExperience in manufacturing environments, ideally with exposure to external manufacturing or RD prototypingWhats On OfferCompetitive package of 90,000-100,000 plus 15% bonus and comprehensive benefitsLeadership position in a crucial growth area for the businessOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies across diverse industriesCareer development in a global organization with ambitious expansion plansChance to shape the future of directs procurement in the organizationIf you're ready to take on a procurement challenge that combines technical complexity with commercial opportunity, we want to hear from you.Click Apply now, or get in touch with Declan McElroy directly at declan@pod-talent.com