Europe External Contract Manufacturing (ECM) Procurement

About the role

Arbex is hiring for a Europe External Contract Manufacturing (ECM) position in Madrid, reporting to the ECM Procurement Leader. The role is part of the Global ECM Procurement team, managing regional and global ECM categories and working cross-functionally with ECM Operations and business stakeholders. It is a full-time, regular employee position open to local candidates already authorised to work in Spain.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies based on market dynamics, supplier landscape and business needs.
• Manage global and regional supplier relationships within the focus area.
• Support global and regional sourcing events and the execution of category strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders on category needs and strategy, such as collecting business requirements.
• Escalate and resolve supplier continuity issues and monitor supplier performance indicators, initiating supplier reviews where needed.
• Create and maintain category management knowledge and processes, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with operations and finance to provide financial and market forecasts for ECM, and optimise inbound supply chains with operations.
• Maintain effective business relationships with suppliers and stakeholders through clear communication.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or a related discipline.
• People leadership experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in procurement or a related field.
• Expert negotiator with strong results orientation and deep category knowledge.
• Strategic, able to deliver results in complex global environments, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills across global regions and cultures.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Required skills

• General working knowledge of COUPA, MS Office and other procurement tools and systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including with executive leadership.

What we offer

• Flexible work model blending remote work with in-person collaboration.
• Pension contribution, bonus scheme and savings and spending accounts.
• Private medical, dental and vision insurance, and income protection insurance.
• Programs supporting education, adoption, relocation and childcare.