Requisition ID: 11890
ABOUT THE ROLE
Indirect Purchaser – Indirect Procurement (Activation & Sales)
Spain (Madrid) | Fluent English & Spanish (additional language is a plus)
Indirect Procurement role responsible for sourcing and negotiating Marketing Activation & Sales goods and services for our business units, ensuring the right balance of timing, quality and cost in line with business, regional and Suntory objectives.
Scope: Activation (POS material, promotional material, POS warehousing, brand & consumer activation services, etc.) + outsourced field sales service.
ABOUT YOU
You are a procurement professional who combines strong negotiation skills with business partnering and a proactive, analytical mindset. ✅
You’re comfortable engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, and you bring agility to respond to fast-moving business needs.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
1) Budget & Cost Optimisation / Performance Reporting
Deliver financial targets through negotiations and value optimisation projects
Negotiate T&Cs including price reviews with a TCO approach
Ensure robust reporting (KPIs, savings, supplier panel) to Procurement management
Partner with stakeholders in the budget definition process
2) Market Insights, Strategy Development & Business Partnering
Develop and implement strategies for the most critical categories (local and/or regional)
Support Global Procurement with category knowledge and insights
Monitor market evolution to identify risks & opportunities and share relevant insights proactively
Own and support the Source to Pay process ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment
3) Compliance, Supplier Performance & Risk Management ️
Build strong supplier relationships; run regular business reviews and manage quality/KPIs/action plans
Drive risk management for your categories and escalate key risks with solutions
Develop alternative sourcing when relevant; build framework agreements locally and regionally
4) Continuous Improvement, Innovation & Sustainability
Be an active member of Procurement community and regional stakeholders
Build and execute a pipeline of value optimisation projects
Support ESG progress and company targets, bringing innovation from suppliers to the business
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
High-impact role managing strategic categories and significant spend
Strong exposure to senior stakeholders and regional initiatives
Opportunity to drive value creation, innovation and ESG agenda across Activation & Sales
Dynamic environment requiring agility, market intelligence and continuous improvement
✅ WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Must-have
University degree (technical or business); procurement specialization is a plus
5+ years experience in purchasing/supply chain
Knowledge/experience in Activation categories (preferred)
Strong negotiation, project management, analytical skills, and stakeholder management
Tools: Excel, PowerPoint & procurement IT tools
Fluent English & Spanish
Our DEI Commitment
At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.
Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.
