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Trading Manager Madrid Region

DS Smith • Manufacturing • Packaging & Labeling • 4 months ago

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Salary

≈ $34k – $92k per year (Estimated)

Location

Hybrid (Madrid, Spain)

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 8, 2026. DS Smith scores B on the Alion truth index.

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DS Smith is a sustainable packaging company headquartered in London, England, producing corrugated packaging, containerboard and other paper products and providing recycling and waste management services for consumer goods, retail and industrial customers. Founded in the 1940s as a box-making business in East London, it operates in more than 30 countries across Europe and North Africa and is now part of International Paper, which acquired it in 2025 to form a group of more than 65,000 employees. It hires production and machine operatives, maintenance technicians and electricians, reliability and technical engineers, transport planners, account managers and finance and sourcing specialists.

dssmith.com • HQ: London, United Kingdom • Packaging Design • Packaging & Labeling • 5000+ employees • Est. 1940

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Key Accountabilities:

Define and implement the commercial procurement strategy for Madrid Mill in coordination with the Fiber Supply Manager.
Ensure a stable and competitive supply of recovered fiber and raw materials, aligned with the mill’s operational, quality, and volume requirements.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, waste management companies, traders, and key market stakeholders.
Identify and attract new suppliers and business opportunities in both domestic and export markets.
Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends, pricing movements, availability, and competitive landscape.
Perform data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, operational efficiencies, and supply chain synergies.
Negotiate purchase prices and commercial agreements with suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance.
Coordinate with Operations, Logistics, and Mill teams to ensure smooth material flows and alignment between procurement and production needs.
Manage and follow up on orders, claims, incidents, and supplier-related issues to ensure timely resolution.
Support the commercialization and sale of secondary materials such as paper, plastics, and metals when required.
Ensure accurate reporting, administrative support, and maintenance of procurement-related documentation and KPIs.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, logistics, and operational processes.