Purchasing Manager

Position : CAPEX Construction Purchasing Manager / Senior Manager

Reports to : Global Construction Purchasing Director

Expectations : AESC is looking for a CAPEX Construction Purchasing Manager in Spain to work on large scale Gigafactory construction project. The company is undergoing rapid expansion with cutting-edge, never-before-built production lines, aiming to reach very high cell production volumes. Our work environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly innovative.

We are looking for someone with a strong passion for advancing energy sustainability, a drive to solve complex challenges, and a team-oriented mindset. You should thrive in high-performance environments and bring a proactive, solutions-driven attitude to every stage of the procurement process.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define the procurement plan for construction services, engineering, and materials in alignment with the project's reverse construction schedule.
• Develop commercial strategies with cost targets and package-specific sourcing approaches (local vs. centralized).
• Implement and manage the procurement strategy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead tendering processes, vendor selection, and bidding procedures.
• Negotiate, formalize, and manage contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance and delivery tracking.
• Manage contractual change orders and project-related negotiations.
• Oversee vendor payments, financial follow-up, and final settlements.
• Coordinate systemic PO / PR generation aligned with procurement planning outputs.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs and contribute to the acceleration of industrial development.

Requirements

€100M), ideally within MEP, CSA, or general construction.