Francisco Zubeldia
About Francisco Zubeldia
Francisco Zubeldia is the Senior Purchasing Manager – Global Capital Purchases at Procter & Gamble, responsible for global equipment sourcing strategy and managing an annual spend of approximately $50 million.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Francisco Zubeldia is currently serving as the Senior Purchasing Manager for Global Capital Purchases at Procter & Gamble. In this role since 2018, he operates from Bruselas y alrededores, Bélgica. Zubeldia is responsible for developing and implementing the global equipment sourcing strategy, specifically focused on surfactants and granules making equipment. He manages an annual expenditure of approximately $50 million and oversees Equipment & Parts Assets Recovery (EPAR). His responsibilities also include contract management and supplier relationship management.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Francisco Zubeldia has held several positions at Procter & Gamble. From 2016 to 2017, he was the Senior Logistics Purchasing Manager. Before that, he served as the Logistics Purchasing Manager from 2013 to 2016. He also held the post of Customization and Initiative Leader in Supply Network Operations from 2010 to 2013. Throughout these roles, he worked in Bruselas y alrededores, Bélgica, gaining extensive experience in supply chain management and operational logistics.
Co-Founder of KleinHouse VZW
Between 2015 and 2017, Francisco Zubeldia co-founded KleinHouse VZW, based in Amberes y alrededores, Bélgica. At KleinHouse VZW, he was responsible for online marketing. This role allowed him to explore entrepreneurial endeavors and expand his expertise in digital marketing strategies.
Educational Background
Francisco Zubeldia has a robust academic background in industrial engineering and forecasting methods. He earned his Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Navarra, completing his studies from 2003 to 2009. He also participated in an Erasmus Exchange Programme at Chalmers University of Technology in 2007. Furthermore, he accomplished his Master Thesis on Forecasting Methods at Università di Roma Tor Vergata, studying there from 2008 to 2009.