Procurement Specialist

btd grupo; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BTD is seeking a procurement professional in Madrid to identify and develop suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage orders. You will maintain supplier relationships, coordinate ERP records, and monitor KPIs to optimize costs and delivery performance.

The role requires a university degree in engineering or business, 5+ years in similar roles, and strong negotiation, analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Experience in water treatment projects is highly valued.

Qualifications

• University degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Master's in Supply Chain is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement or similar roles.
• Experience with water treatment plant projects is valued.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work cross‑functionally.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic and potential suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships and performance.
• Coordinate and update the supplier database and ERP records.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure continuous follow‑up.
• Ensure compliance with delivery deadlines and cost control.
• Monitor KPIs to measure procurement efficiency.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality to resolve issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Procurement strategy

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Business Administration or Commerce

Master's in Supply Chain (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management tools

Job description

• Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic and potential suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
• Maintain and strengthen business relationships with existing suppliers.
• Coordinate and update the supplier database.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure continuous follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with established delivery deadlines.
• Monitor and control costs of purchased materials and services.
• Analyze and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement efficiency.
• Ensure that materials and components comply with required technical specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality departments to resolve supply-related issues.
• Manage supplier evaluation, qualification, and performance processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement procedures and policies.
• Conduct cost analysis and implement cost optimization and reduction strategies.
• Prepare periodic reports on procurement status and supplier performance.
• Monitor and report procurement progress through the ERP system.
• Prepare commercial and technical bid comparison analyses.
• Promote continuous improvements in procurement processes to increase operational efficiency.
• Use inventory management tools and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, other related engineering fields, Business Administration, or Commerce.
• Master's degree or specialization in Supply Chain or related areas is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in the industrial sector.
• Experience in water treatment plant projects is highly valued.
• Experience in technical procurement and acquisition of mechanical equipment for industrial projects.
• Strong negotiation skills regarding pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
• Strong analytical skills for handling and evaluating technical and financial information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different departments and multidisciplinary teams.

At BTD, we value the diversity and uniqueness of each person. We strive to create an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone can fully develop, regardless of their gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnic origin, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance. We firmly believe that diversity enriches and strengthens us as a team, and we work every day to ensure equal opportunities in all our processes. Join our team and help build a more inclusive future!