Buckman

Procurement Specialist

Buckman  •  Kingdom of Spain (Remote)  •  6 days ago
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Sourcing SpecialistLocation: Spain

At Buckman, we focus on delivering smart chemistry, innovative solutions, and a safer, more sustainable world. We believe our people make the difference. As a Sourcing SpecialistEMENA, you will help secure reliable, responsible, and cost effective supplyforkey materials that support our customers and our production sites. You will play a critical role in supplier selection, risk reduction, commercial negotiation, and cross functional collaboration across our global network. Responsibilities

Cost Savings & Terms Improvement

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies using spend analysis, cost models, RFPs, and market intelligence.Strengtheningsupplier relationships, lead negotiations to secure improved terms, and monitorperformancethrough reporting.
Risk Management for Business Continuity
  • Identify and assess operational, qualityrisks, implement mitigation and contingency plansand establish alternative suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Spend Analytics & Data Management
  • Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities, trackcostperformance, and support forecasting. Maintain market intelligence, monitor trends, and use structured data to guide procurement decisions.
Supplier Management
  • Develop and manage strong relationships with local and global suppliers, resolve quality, pricing, and delivery issues, oversee contract management, and implement alternative sourcing strategies while ensuring accurate updates in SAP and related systems.
Market Evaluation
  • Monitor market conditions impacting raw materials, update internal teams on forecast changes, and participate in global procurement discussions and negotiations to ensure alignment and competitive outcomes.

ISO Compliance

  • Ensure supplierauditsqualify and evaluate suppliersin accordance withISOrequirements to maintain quality, environmental, and safety compliance.
What You Bring

  • Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, market analysis and financial principles

  • Strong analytical skills with proven ability to manage and interpret dataExcel - Advanced–Mandatory

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Administration, Economics, or a related field

  • 3–6years of experience in manufacturing environments, ideally in sourcing or procurement

  • Solid experience in contract management and commercial negotiations

  • Good understanding of supply chain processes

  • Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams with high collaboration and integrity.

  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

  • Strong IT skills, including MS Office, Business Intelligence tools, and SAP.

Why Buckman? At Buckman, you join a global team committed to safety, innovation, and doing what’s right. We invest in our people through continuous learning, cross functional exposure, and opportunities to growyourcareer in a supportive and diverse environment. You will be part of an organization that values sustainability, ethical business practices, and collaborative problem-solving to serve customers and communities around the world.Interested? Apply now!#LI-KS1 #LI-Remote
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About Buckman

Buckman is completely committed to helping our customers succeed, regardless of the challenges facing them, the industry they operate in or their location in the world. To fulfill that commitment, we surround our rigorously trained industry experts with the highest-quality chemicals, the latest smart technology and advanced data analysis. All focused on helping your operation improve productivity, increase profitability, and ensure safety, compliance and sustainability. That’s more than chemistry. That’s Chemistry, connected.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1945
Website
buckman.com
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