STRATEGIC BUYER

Robert Walters; Comunidad Valenciana; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Buyer to enhance their procurement processes. This role is pivotal in bridging project demands with strategic suppliers, ensuring timely material procurement and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with suppliers. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and efficiency, and contribute to exciting projects in the electronic components sector. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to take on a challenging role, this opportunity is for you.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in electronic purchasing.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage procurement processes from sourcing to contract finalization.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Conocimientos

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork Spirit

Fluency in English

Educación

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Technical Electronic Engineering

Herramientas

SAP System

Descripción del empleo

STRATEGIC BUYER (2309122 / 001) Barcelona, Spain

A well-known manufacturer of electronic components is in search of a strategic buyer.

Job Purpose

• Corp. Purchasing is playing a key part in our R&D projects and is a permanent member of the project teams. The role is to bridge the Project demands in technology and costs with the strategic suppliers according to the material group strategy and the selected preferred suppliers. In this perspective, Purchasing is taking the key interface management between the Purchasing Department and Supplier with the internal interfaces of R&D, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering departments for the industrialization of new projects from inception to mass production phase.

Activities / Tasks :

• Manage and provide support to involved departments.
• Manage supply chain risk and ensure timely project materialization, sample, and validation executions.
• Request and interpret offers to support decision-making for the most suitable offer in coordination with the responsible lead buyer.
• Optimize prices and reduce costs.
• Clarify technical issues with suppliers related to materials, quality, and logistics.
• Report to Headquarters.
• Maintain and update databases: prices, delivery conditions, etc.
• Oversee the procurement process for assigned projects, from identifying requirements to sourcing, negotiation, and finalizing contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure the timely procurement of materials, services, and equipment in line with project schedules and budgets.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on project requirements and lead buyer’s guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers, negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Ensure that suppliers meet the quality standards and delivery schedules required for each project.
• Monitor and optimize procurement costs to stay within budget.
• Support the project team in analyzing and managing costs and finding opportunities for savings or efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, lead buyers, and all other involved departments to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of procurement strategies.
• Prepare and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Provide regular updates and reports to project teams and management on procurement status, risks, and opportunities.

Skills :

• 5 or more years of experience in a similar position within the Electronic Purchasing department.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills for discussions with internal teams and suppliers.
• Target focused and problem-solver.
• Organized, precise, and methodical.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical and electronic components and market information.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, as well as proficiency in making presentations. Good laptop skills are a must.
• Teamwork spirit with cross-function for supplier management.
• Fluent in English, written and oral.

Required Education :

• Degree in Electronic Engineering and / or Technical Electronic Engineering.

Specific Knowledge :

• Basic legal knowledge and understanding for contract negotiations.
• Intermediate / advanced English proficiency.
• Knowledge of SAP system.