P On behalf of our multinational client which specializes in the design and manufacture of pumps, valves, and seals for industrial applications, we are seeking a Supplier Manager who will be responsible for managing and optimizing supplier relationships with their assigned supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, strategy execution and risk mitigation. /ppbr/pp The position acts as a liaison between the suppliers they manage and the Category Management, Business Unit and Global functions as required. Uses structured processes and scorecards to monitor performance, drive improvements, coordinate strategic development, and align supplier contributions with strategic goals. /ppbr/pp Using a combination of the defined Supplier Plans provided by the Category Management team, structured processes and scorecards available as well as inputs and escalations received from various internal stakeholders, the Supplier Manager is accountable for: /ppbr/pp Supplier Strategy PlanningExecution /pulli Development of the Supplier Plan in collaboration with the Category ManagementBU teams ensuring direct support of the category strategy and business strategic projects /lili Monitor spend and performance in line with category segmentation and make recommendations for changes to StrategicTactical segmentation as necessary /lili Ensure compliance across all contractual agreements and supplier specific terms /lili Coordinate strategic development activities,



collaborating with Supplier Quality and Supplier Development where required /li /ulpbr/pp Supplier Health Management /pulli Manage supplier relationships, overall performance health, and continuous improvement initiatives /lili Monitor and action supplier performance around competitiveness, delivery, quality (COPQ), and cost /lili Collaborate with Supplier Development and Supplier Quality to manage supplier risk, addressing and mitigating high risk criteria – including maintenance of risk elements in the SC Risk App /lili Coordinate with suppliers any escalations and risks as raised through the appropriate escalation channels /lili Ensure alignment between supplier load and capacity availability and business needs - propose alternative options in case of bottleneck. /lili Ensure supplier relationship management through continual engagement, key stakeholders’ identification, open communication channels, and updated supplier master data /li /ulpbr/pp Operational Support /pulli Coordinate with site or business unit leadership on managing escalations, through the appropriate escalation channels /lili Provide issue resolution support by coordinating appropriate integral resources /lili Business continuity and supplier responsiveness /lili Ensure internal alignment between multiple business units and a shared supplier – including governance of compliance to agreed terms from both the Site

📌 Supplier Manager (Madrid)
🏢 DowMartin
📍 Madrid