Director of Sourcing

About the role

This senior leadership position is based in Spain and sits at the heart of a global supply chain organization. You will shape and execute sourcing strategies that drive supplier excellence, cost efficiency, and resilient supply continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier performance, reduce costs, and ensure long‑term supply continuity across global operations.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, including supplier development, geographic sourcing models, and risk mitigation.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, negotiation, and contract execution, ensuring strong commercial and service‑level agreements.
• Oversee supplier performance management frameworks, including scorecards, business reviews, escalation processes, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality and cross‑functional teams to plan and execute supplier audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Marketing, and Operations to support product launches, material availability, and production readiness.
• Lead, coach, and develop the sourcing team while embedding a culture of accountability, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership roles, ideally within complex international environments.
• Strong expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing development.
• Proven ability to lead supplier performance programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Demonstrated people‑leadership experience, including coaching, team development, and performance management.
• Solid understanding of procurement systems, ERP tools, and supplier management platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive leadership‑level compensation package aligned with experience and market standards.
• Opportunity to shape global sourcing strategy and drive significant business impact.