Strategic Buyer - Direct Materials (m/f/d)

Rheinmetall; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, a global leader in defense and technology, is seeking a Strategic Buyer to lead sourcing of direct materials such as chemicals and raw materials. You will build strong supplier relationships and drive procurement strategies to ensure material availability across our operations.

You will negotiate with international suppliers, manage contracts, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and international Commodity Managers.

Formación

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Purchasing, Procurement or Commodity Management.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, chemicals, industrial products or direct materials.
• Background in Automotive, FMCG, Chemical or Manufacturing industries is highly valued.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English (C1 level), as you will work with international suppliers and Commodity Managers across different Rheinmetall sites.
• Availability for national and international travel.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials.
• Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
• Drive cost reduction and supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and international Commodity Managers.
• Ensure supply continuity, quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Support global procurement projects across different Rheinmetall entities.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement

Stakeholder mgmt

English (C1)

Educación

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Design Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Descripción del empleo

In Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, we are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement team and manage the sourcing of direct materials related to chemicals, liquid products, raw materials and manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in developing supplier relationships, driving procurement strategies and ensuring the availability of critical materials across our operations.

What you will do

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials.
• Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
• Drive cost reduction and supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and international Commodity Managers.
• Ensure supply continuity, quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Support global procurement projects across different Rheinmetall entities.

Location

On-site position in Madrid, Spain.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Purchasing, Procurement or Commodity Management.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, chemicals, industrial products or direct materials.
• Background in Automotive, FMCG, Chemical or Manufacturing industries is highly valued.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English (C1 level), as you will work with international suppliers and Commodity Managers across different Rheinmetall sites.
• Availability for national and international travel.

What We Offer You

• Be part of a global leader in defense and technology.
• Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to strategic projects that make an impact.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: José Manuel Peña Frutos