Procurement Manager (Implementation & Transformation) - Technology Sector

Alejandro Martínez Hernández; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the transformation of procurement functions, including system design and implementation. The ideal candidate has 8 years of experience in Procurement and a solid background in process automation and compliance standards. The role offers a hybrid work model in Málaga, Spain, with relocation support provided.

Servicios

Relocation package including assistance for family

Support provided for relocation logistics

Total compensation package

Formación

• 8 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Operations.
• Proven success in implementing procurement & ERP systems.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience with process automation and cross-departmental transformations.
• Understanding of SOC-2 and ISO compliance frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the implementation of a Procurement Software.
• Map and redesign manual procurement workflows.
• Collaborate with suppliers for technical integration.
• Define approval flows, KPIs, dashboards, and policies.
• Develop automations and data flows for real-time visibility.
• Promote transparency and collaboration across the organization.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Process Automation

Cross-departmental Collaboration

Compliance Standards

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Herramientas

Coupa

SAP

Ariba

Oracle

Jira

Zapier

Descripción del empleo

Im Alejandro Martínez an freelance headhunter currently supporting a leading technology company in its search for a Procurement Manager .

The company is undergoing a major operational transformation .

Until now most procurement and supplier management activities have been handled manually using Excel Google Forms and Jira with some basic automations via Zapier .

They are now entering a new phase : designing and implementing their first centralized Procurement Software a solution that will automate approvals improve compliance and connect procurement with key departments such as IT Legal Finance and Office Management .

This is a strategic position reporting directly to the COO offering the opportunity to lead a project that will define the companys internal efficiency and digital maturity for years to come.

Tasks

The Procurement Manager will lead the end-to-end design and rollout of the new procurement function including the selection and implementation of the companys first procurement system.

The role requires strong technical understanding process optimization expertise and exceptional communication skills to manage stakeholders and drive adoption across teams.

Youll act as the change leader driving alignment between operations technology and compliance ensuring the new system becomes a cornerstone of the companys internal processes.

Within the first six months the Procurement Manager will implement a company-wide procurement system automate vendor onboarding and establish KPIs and workflows to monitor spend and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full implementation of a Procurement Software (from vendor selection to go-live and user adoption).
• Map and redesign all existing manual procurement workflows to ensure automation and scalability.
• Collaborate with cloud service providers and suppliers for technical integration and onboarding.
• Define approval flows KPIs dashboards and policies for cost and process control.
• Develop automations and data flows ensuring real-time visibility and reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with IT Legal Finance and Office Management to ensure alignment with SOC-2 and ISO compliance standards .
• Act as a project manager leading planning communication and change management activities.
• Promote transparency process ownership and collaboration across the organization.

Requirements

• 8 years of progressive experience in Procurement Sourcing or Operations ideally within tech SaaS or consulting environments.
• Proven success leading the implementation of procurement & ERP systems (e.g. Coupa SAP Ariba Oracle Precoro etc.).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process automation and cross-departmental transformation.
• Experience with Zapier Jira and similar workflow tools.
• Understanding of SOC-2 and ISO compliance frameworks .
• Fluent in English and Spanish .
• Willingness to relocate to Málaga (Spain) if not already based there relocation support provided.

Benefits

• Location : Málaga Spain
• Work model : Hybrid (first 2 months on-site then 3 days / week on-site 2 days remote). This setup is non-flexible due to close collaboration required with key departments during rollout.
• Compensation : total package
• Relocation package available including relocation assistance for family .
• Candidates must hold EU citizenship or an existing Spanish work permit .
• The company cannot sponsor or transfer work visas (e.g. Highly Qualified Visa).
• Support provided for relocation logistics documentation and local registration.

Recruitment process

• CV review and first interview with Alejandro Martínez
• Second interview with the Client Talent team to assess skills motivation and organizational fit.
• Final interview with the COO and key stakeholders involved in the procurement transformation project.

Key Skills

Business Development,Project Timelines,Business Process,Customer Service,Client Expectations,Account Management,Salesforce,Client Relationships,Project Management,ERP,Java,Client Service,Consultants,Management System,Procedures

Yearly Salary Salary : 55000 - 70000