Senior Director Supply Chain Iberia Cluster
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Job Location:
Alcobendas - Spain
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities / Tasks
The Senior Director of Supply Chain for the Iberia Cluster leads the endtoend Procurement and Supply Chain organization for the country/cluster ensuring full deployment of divisional and corporate strategies across procurement logistics inventory management customer care international trade facilities and ERP governance.
This role ensures an aligned GEAwide approach to customers drives market penetration locally and maximizes synergies across functions and business units.
This role ensures an aligned GEAwide approach to customers drives market penetration locally and maximizes synergies across functions and business units.
Strategic Leadership & Alignment
- Lead and manage the full scope of procurement and supply chain activities within the Iberia Cluster.
- Ensure alignment between divisional strategies corporate procurement frameworks and local operational execution.
- Drive implementation of category strategies (direct & indirect) logistics concepts and supply chain transformation initiatives.
- Balance functional/category-led requirements with local business priorities.
- Partner with other BU Heads of Procurement & Supply Chain to allocate resources drive specialization and implement strategic projects.
Operational Excellence & Value Creation
- Ensure high standards across procurement & logistics performance focusing on cost working capital inventory delivery time and quality.
- Identify and eliminate nonvalueadding activities across the endtoend supply chain.
- Secure availability of materials and resources meeting targets for cost efficiency delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
- Drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes tools methods and organizational setup.
- Ensure QHSE compliance across all supply chain operations.
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
- Act as the primary interface for Divisional and Corporate Procurement & Supply Chain on all procurement-related topics.
- Manage effective collaboration with global and local stakeholders including Project Procurement Managers Project Buyers Category Management Engineering and Project Management.
- Partner with cross-functional areas (Finance HR QHSE Marketing Sales & Service) to drive cooperation overhead reduction and organizational effectiveness.
Cost Optimization & Digital Transformation
- Lead cost reduction initiatives (COGS indirect costs overhead) and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Promote automation digitalization and ERP (SAP) optimization to increase efficiency and transparency.
- Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies processes and statutory requirements.
- Report KPIs regularly and ensure accountability for targets.
Supplier Management & Contracting
- Manage and coordinate key supplier relationships securing availability quality delivery and cost performance.
- Lead negotiations for strategic contracts pricing discounts and payment terms in alignment with company standards.
- Define costsaving targets and track execution of savings initiatives.
- Ensure robust supplier quality assessment and escalation management.
Facilities & Cluster Support
- Oversee facility management for all cluster sites ensuring efficient costeffective and compliant operations.
- Serve as senior liaison for Procurement & Supply Chain at country/cluster level with Corporate and BU teams.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Education & Professional Background
- Masters degree in Engineering or related field.
- 5 years of senior-level experience in Procurement and Supply Chain.
- Strong background in international contract management (minimum 5 years).
- Experience in multi-site matrix and centralized organizational environments.
- Proven track record in managing corporate procurement programs and Supply Chain networks.
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of material management supply/demand planning warehousing and logistics.
- Expertise in global supplier negotiations.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) Ariba / S2P platforms and business intelligence reporting.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
Leadership & Personal Capabilities
- Strong leadership presence with ability to inspire develop and empower teams.
- Excellent relationshipbuilding networking and influencing skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong problemsolving abilities and business judgment.
- High change agility and experience leading transformation programs.
- Exceptional communication skills and intercultural sensitivity.
- High performance orientation and strong organizational skills.
- Ownership mindset resilience and adaptability to shifting priorities.
Competencies
- Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Contract & Supplier Management
- Negotiation Expertise
- Project & Change Management
- Digital & Process Transformation
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- People Development & Team Leadership
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
We offer:
- Attractive compensation package aligned with experience responsibilities and international exposure.
- Private health insurance plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote).
- 23 days of vacation per year.
- Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
- Continuous internal training and career development opportunities both nationally and internationally.
- The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026.
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About Company
GEA makes an important contribution to a sustainable future with its solutions and services, particularly in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.
