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

Engineering Master’s degree required.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement and contract management for large-scale industrial construction projects (CAPEX >

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

Additional experience in project control or construction management preferred.

Strategic Sourcing, Cost Analyses, and Contract Negotiations skills required.

Excellent written and verbal communication in English (C1 minimum), and presentation skills are a must.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP

Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with challenging timelines and goals.

Demonstrate a curious and open mindset towards exploring new ideas, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Ability to train and mentor colleagues on best practices for project management and execution.