Project Buyer

ES03 Valeo Espana S.A.U; Martos; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valeo Espana S.A.U in Martos, Spain, is seeking a Project Buyer to drive all purchasing activities from kickoff to SOP. You will define sourcing plans, manage RFQ processes via PuMa/Auctions, and coordinate design reviews to ensure supplier alignment with project requirements.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation, and English proficiency. On-site work in an automotive environment with global collaboration offers a dynamic career path and exposure to advanced lighting and

Formación

• 3+ years experience in purchasing is expected.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to think abstractly and holistically.
• English language mandatory; other languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead all purchasing activities from project kickoff to closure (SOP).
• Define sourcing plans and manage RFQ process (PuMa/Auctions).
• Coordinate design reviews to ensure supplier alignment and requirements capture.
• Identify critical parts and assess supplier risks to develop contingency plans.
• Pilot project purchasing index and ensure smooth transfer to serial production.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Segment Leaders, and Productivity Buyers on localization and global platform needs.

Conocimientos

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Abstraction capacity

Lateral thinking

Holistic thinking

English

Educación

Industrial Degree/Master

Descripción del empleo

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Valeo Group is one of the world's largest Automotive suppliers which is an inspired company focused on innovative products, development and customer satisfaction. Working with us means managing the most advanced and sophisticated technologies. Our Martos plant is one of the biggest sites within our Visibility Systems Business Group in charge of developing and manufacturing Lighting Products and Electronics. From the latest adaptive lighting technologies to intuitive interior lighting solutions or stylish and design-centric external lighting, Valeo constantly innovates to improve comfort and safety for drivers and passengers alike.

Project Purchasing & Sourcing Management

Leads all purchasing activities from project kickoff to closure (SOP), ensuring compliance with QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets. Defines sourcing plans, manages the RFQ process (via PuMa/Auctions), and selects suppliers based on segment strategy and "bundle" opportunities. Coordinates design reviews (S-VRF) to ensure supplier alignment, capture improvements, and secure acceptance of requirements.

Risk & Technical Management

Identifies critical parts and assesses supplier risks (capacity, financial, technical) to develop and record contingency plans. Anticipates and escalates roadblocks to ensure project targets and segment strategies remain on track.

Financial & Operational Performance

Pilots the project purchasing index and leads action plans (VP/PTBV) to meet CAA targets and ensure a smooth transfer to serial production. Maintains PuMa and SAP (Early Open Orders) accuracy, ensuring all milestones, contracts, and supplier documentation are properly recorded.

Collaboration & Advanced Purchasing

Coordinates with Project Managers, Segment Leaders, and Productivity Buyers to align on localization and global platform needs.

Innovation (P3/P2)

Manages pre-sourcing for advanced projects while strictly protecting Intellectual Property (IP) through contractual safeguards.

Desired skills and experience

• Industrial Degree/Master.
• > 3 years experience in purchasing.
• Engineering, automotive sector knowledge desirable.
• Geopraphic mobility (on-site position).
• Knowledge and passion for the automotive industry.
• Abstraction capacity, lateral and holistic thinking.
• Negotiation.
• English level is mandatory, other languages added value.

Job details

• Job: Project Buyer
• Organization: Projects Purchasing
• Schedule: Full time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Type: 1000 - ORDINARIO INDEFINIDO TP COMPLETO
• Job Posting Date: 2026-06-12

Join Us !

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact of its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

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