Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer

CHERY; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global automotive group is seeking an experienced procurement specialist in Barcelona. In this full-time role, you'll manage end-to-end procurement of KD / CKD components, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate should have 5–8 years of automotive procurement experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and fluency in English. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a fast-expanding automotive brand in Europe.

Formación

• 5–8 years of automotive procurement experience with OEM background required.
• Strong experience in KD / CKD or technical component procurement.
• Deep understanding of RFQ processes and cost breakdown analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Work with global and European suppliers in a technical procurement role.
• Manage procurement of KD / CKD components including supplier sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Conocimientos

Automotive procurement

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Technical communication

Project management

Fluency in English

Spanish proficiency

Analytical capability

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain

Descripción del empleo

About the company

OMODA Motors, part of the Chery Group, is an international automotive brand expanding in Europe. Our European headquarters is in Barcelona, leading the brand’s development across the region.

This position is based fully on-site at our Barcelona office.

Join a fast-growing automotive brand expanding across Europe.

• Work directly with global and European suppliers in a highly technical procurement role.
• Gain exposure to KD / CKD procurement, APQP / PPAP, and OEM-level processes.
• Career growth within an innovative global automotive group.
• Manage end-to-end procurement of KD / CKD components including supplier sourcing, technical communication, quotation requests, cost analysis, contract negotiation, and delivery coordination.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and quality teams to support supplier evaluation, capacity assessment, APQP processes, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor market trends, raw material price fluctuations, automotive component cost structures, and supply chain risks including capacity, lead time, quality incidents, and geopolitical factors.
• Manage European and global suppliers, conduct performance evaluations, corrective actions, and improvement plan follow-ups.
• Drive localization initiatives including new supplier scouting, capability assessment, technical reviews, and cost optimization projects.
• Lead cost breakdown analysis, benchmark studies, and competitive pricing activities.
• Support project procurement activities including project timing tracking, supplier readiness, and cross-functional reviews.
• Prepare procurement reports, business reviews, RFQ summaries, and component cost analysis for management.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate governance, quality systems, and OEM procurement standards.

Bachelor’s degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain, or related fields.

• 5–8 years of automotive procurement experience with OEM background required.
• Strong experience in KD / CKD or technical component procurement such as body structures, chassis components, electrical systems, or mechanical assemblies.
• Deep understanding of RFQ processes, cost breakdown analysis, supplier audits, APQP / PPAP, quality issue resolution, and SOP project workflows.
• Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Solid analytical capability with ability to evaluate cost structures, supplier risks, and commercial scenarios.
• Experience working in multinational supply chains or overseas environments is a strong plus.
• High integrity, strong execution capability, and the ability to manage complex multi-supplier projects.

Full-time role in a leading global automotive group.