Europe Procurement Leader
Job Description
Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.
You were made to create what’s next: you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement. You hold the big picture while mastering the details, making sure every product, process, and partnership moves with precision and purpose. You lead with the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. We’ll be Unstoppable Together.
About You
In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. Job responsibilities include:




Own Europe procurement P&L; — $30–40M annual savings target across 11-person team
Build regional category management capability across 6 categories (Chemicals, Packaging, Recycled Fiber, Freight, ECM, MRO & Indirect)
Lead multi-country supplier negotiations; manage complex cross-border contracts
Interface with ABU GM and country Finance leads on cost structure and forecasts
Drive transformation: centralization, process standardization, e-procurement rollout
Manage regulatory complexity across EU markets (CSRD, conflict minerals, etc.)
Develop talent pipeline — coaching category managers and buyers
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
12+ yrs procurement leadership with European multi-country scope
Category expertise in 2+ of: Chemicals, Packaging, Logistics, Indirect
Proven savings track record at scale (>$15M/year portfolio)
Experience managing teams across multiple EU jurisdictions
Fluent English required; German,

📌 Europe Procurement Leader (Madrid)
🏢 Arbex
📍 Madrid