Space-Grade Equipment Sourcing Engineer

PLD Space; Elche; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physiotherapy within facilities

50% discount on health insurance

Family health insurance options

Healthy snacks and fruit

23 days of paid vacation

Job summary

PLD Space is seeking a Technical Supply Chain Engineer focused on Industrial Machinery to drive sourcing, evaluation and management of suppliers for production equipment including CNC machines and welding systems.

You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment meets technical, cost and lifecycle requirements, from specification to installation and commissioning, while optimizing TCO and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in procurement of industrial equipment, capital goods or manufacturing assets.
• Proven experience in sourcing and negotiating complex industrial machinery or production systems.
• Strong understanding of CAPEX procurement processes and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with technical and operational teams.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and decision‑making skills.
• Structured, proactive and results‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in supplier negotiations.
• Ability to manage multiple equipment projects simultaneously.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Additional languages (e.g. German, Italian or French) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers of industrial machinery, ensuring the best balance between technical performance, cost, lead time, after-sales support and reliability.
• Define and manage supplier selection processes for equipment such as CNC machining centers, lathes and turning equipment, welding systems, sheet metal and fabrication machinery, and industrial tooling.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to define technical specifications, machine requirements, and industrial capabilities.
• Act as the main interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders during technical evaluation, RFQ/RFP processes, FAT, installation and commissioning.
• Ensure full alignment between machine capabilities and production needs, tolerances, volumes, and industrialisation plans.
• Support supplier discussions on machine design, automation and integration (robotics, PLCs, MES/ERP interfaces), tooling, fixtures and auxiliary systems.
• Manage contracts and procurement for CAPEX projects and maintenance/technical services (OPEX).
• Monitor supplier performance in delivery timelines, machine performance and uptime, and service response.

Job description

PLD Space is seeking a Technical Supply Chain Engineer focused on Industrial Machinery to drive sourcing, evaluation and management of suppliers for production equipment including CNC machines and welding systems.

You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment meets technical, cost and lifecycle requirements, from specification to installation and commissioning, while optimizing TCO and supplier performance.