Strategic Buyer - Electronics - Madrid

1st Executive; España; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international manufacturing business in Madrid is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join their procurement team. This role involves managing procurement processes for Electrical & Electronic categories, driving cost optimization, and building supplier partnerships. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Spanish. The position offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and attractive benefits.

Servicios

Permanent contract

Competitive salary and benefits

Attractive work calendar

Tailored training plan

Ongoing development opportunities

Formación

• Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing/procurement in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Technical background with experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to manage internal stakeholders effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Manage internal demand and align with the wider procurement leadership team.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process including supplier research and negotiations.
• Implement category strategies and build strong supplier partnerships.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Market knowledge

Team-oriented mindset

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Herramientas

SAP MM

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are supporting a leading international manufacturing business in their search for a Strategic Buyer to join their procurement team, with responsibility for Electrical & Electronic and Mechanical categories based in Madrid. With a strong reputation for engineering excellence and innovation, our client supplies high-quality solutions to global markets and continues to invest in people, technology, and sustainability to drive growth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, driving cost optimisation, and building strong supplier partnerships within a fast-paced international manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage internal demand and align with the wider procurement leadership team
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process: supplier research (RfI), quotations (RfP/RfQ), negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance evaluation
• Implement category strategies at local level while supporting global alignment for the electronics category
• Coordinate and support cross-functional teams in developing new strategies and cost-saving opportunities
• Build market knowledge and introduce innovations to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, service, and sustainability
• Drive projects to achieve commercial and operational targets
• Serve as the procurement contact for direct material and project demands, ensuring delivery, quality, and supplier performance are maintained

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing/procurement (ideally in industrial/manufacturing environments)
• Technical background - Used to working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Fluency in English and Spanish (German is an advantage)
• Experience working with SAP MM or similar ERP systems
• Team-oriented mindset, with ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage internal stakeholders effectively

What's on Offer

• Permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits
• Secure role in a stable and sustainable industry with exciting development opportunities
• Attractive work calendar and social benefits package
• An open, transparent, and collaborative team culture
• Tailored training plan from day one, with ongoing development opportunities
• If you are an ambitious purchasing professional with experience within direct spend, ideally electronics but not essential, and ready to take the next step in your career, please do apply ASAP!