Procurement Manager

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Welcome to Nippon Gases \| NIPPON GASES .p\-htmlviewer h1{ padding: 0px; } Procurement Manager Job Description Nippon Sanso, formerly operating as Nippon Gases, is a leading European provider of industrial and medical gases, part of the Nippon Sanso Group—the world’s fourth-largest industrial gas supplier. With over 100 years of experience, a presence in more than 30 countries, and nearly 20\.000 employees worldwide, the Group combines global reach with local expertise. In Europe, the company employs over 4\.200 people across 14 countries and serves more than 150\.000 customers and 400\.000 patients. The name change reinforces the Group’s global identity and its commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability, and its purpose of "Making life better through gas technology". We are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join our team in Madrid, ensuring secure, competitive, and sustainable procurement of goods and services while optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), delivering business solutions, guaranteeing full regulatory compliance, and minimizing operational and supply chain risks within a critical, high-demand industrial environment. What will your responsibilities be? 1\. Procurement Strategy and Management * Define and implement category-specific procurement strategies (direct, indirect, CAPEX, services). * Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and lead sustainable cost-reduction initiatives. * Lead sourcing processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP), supplier evaluation, and selection. 2\. Team Management * Lead, motivate, and develop the procurement team. * Evaluate performance, identify talent, and manage team-related risks—promoting training, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. 3\. Supplier Management * Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers. * Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs (On-Time-In-Full, lead time, cost, ESG). * Manage improvement and risk mitigation plans with critical suppliers. 4\. Negotiation and Contracting * Lead contractual negotiations to secure optimal terms (price, service, SLAs, penalties). * Define and review critical clauses (safety, compliance, sustainability, continuity). * Ensure adherence to internal policies and applicable regulations. 5\. Risk Management and Supply Continuity * Identify supply chain risks (operational, financial, geopolitical, security). * Develop and implement contingency plans prioritizing supply chain safety. 6\. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement * Drive digitalization initiatives and improvements in procurement and related processes. * Ensure process efficiency and transparency. 7\. Sustainability and Compliance * Integrate ESG criteria into procurement decisions. * Reduce environmental impact (CO2 emissions, energy consumption, waste). * Guarantee ethical and regulatory compliance (compliance, audits). 8\. Reporting and Executive Support * Prepare analyses and reports for Procurement Leadership and other departments. * Monitor KPIs: savings, OTIF, fill rate, inventory, risk. * Support strategic decision-making with data-driven analysis. Job Requirements What are the requirements for this position? * Engineering degree (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical or similar) — mandatory, given the technical nature of the categories and procurement focus. * Preferred: Master’s degree in Supply Chain or Procurement. * 5–8 years of experience in industrial procurement or supply chain management. * Experience in technical categories and the industrial sector (industrial equipment, MRO, industrial services and after-sales, energy, etc.). * Proven track record in complex negotiation and strategic supplier management. * Experience in regulated industrial environments (industrial gases / chemicals preferred). * Technical knowledge of costing models and savings management: TCO, Hard Savings, Soft Savings, Capital Cost Reduction. * Familiarity with sourcing processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP). * Contract management and handling of critical clauses. * Monitoring of supply chain KPIs (OTIF, lead time, fill rate, inventory). What else do we value? * Strong analytical capability (data-driven decision-making); Power BI knowledge is a plus. * Advanced negotiation skills. * Results- and savings-oriented mindset. * Risk management and decision-making under uncertainty. * Leadership and cross-functional influence. * Effective communication with stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Leadership). * Proactivity and continuous improvement (Lean mindset). Languages * Spanish: native. * English: advanced level (C1 or higher) — mandatory. * Additional languages valued, including Portuguese. About Us Nippon Gases is one of Europe’s leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business. We serve over 150\.000 customers across diverse sectors such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemicals, electronics, and energy. Our mission is to create social value through innovative gas solutions that enhance industrial productivity, improve people’s well-being, and contribute to building a more sustainable future. Making life better through gas technology. What can you expect from us? We are an industrial company where safety and integrity come first—naturally. We invest in the talent of each employee by creating development and learning opportunities, as well as offering a supportive work-life balance environment. Our employees are the key to achieving high customer satisfaction and becoming our customers’ top choice every day. We are deeply committed to society and environmental stewardship. These values make us a strong company delivering solid and consistent financial results. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy At Nippon Gases, a family-responsible company, we are committed to equality and foster an inclusive workplace free from any form of discrimination or harassment. We believe diversity of talent strengthens and enhances our success, and we maintain policies that ensure equal employability and expanded opportunities for all candidates.