Strategic Buyer

Overview

We are supporting a leading international manufacturing business in their search for a Strategic Buyer to join their procurement team, with responsibility for Electrical & Electronic and Mechanical categories based in Madrid.

With a strong reputation for engineering excellence and innovation, our client supplies high-quality solutions to global markets and continues to invest in people, technology, and sustainability to drive growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, driving cost optimisation, and building strong supplier partnerships within a fast-paced international manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Manage internal demand and align with the wider procurement leadership team

Lead the end-to-end procurement process : supplier research (RfI), quotations (RfP / RfQ), negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance evaluation

Implement category strategies at local level while supporting global alignment for the electronics category

Coordinate and support cross-functional teams in developing new strategies and cost-saving opportunities

Build market knowledge and introduce innovations to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, service, and sustainability

Drive projects to achieve commercial and operational targets

Serve as the procurement contact for direct material and project demands, ensuring delivery, quality, and supplier performance are maintained

What We're Looking For

Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing / procurement (ideally in industrial / manufacturing environments)

Technical background - Used to working in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

Fluency in English and Spanish (German is an advantage)

Experience working with SAP MM or similar ERP systems

Team-oriented mindset, with ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage internal stakeholders effectively

What's on Offer

Permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits

Secure role in a stable and sustainable industry with exciting development opportunities

Attractive work calendar and social benefits package

An open, transparent, and collaborative team culture

Tailored training plan from day one, with ongoing development opportunities

If you are an ambitious purchasing professioanl with experience within direct spend, ideally electroncis but not essential and ready to take the next step in your career, Please do apply ASAP

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