Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

Plug Power; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Plug Power in Madrid seeks a Senior Buyer to procure parts and components for manufacturing while leading the purchasing team. You will build strong supplier relationships, manage critical timelines, and support cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering or business with 5+ years of related experience in a technology manufacturing environment, excellent Excel skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with minimal

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience in a technology manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Superior communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage projects and multi-task effectively.
• Must possess high standards of professionalism and ethics.

Responsabilidades

• Perform transactional duties including placing purchase orders to procure material in support of manufacturing and other business functions.
• Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships; communicate regularly to understand timelines and activities impacting supply chain.
• Act as a primary partner to manufacturing by understanding build schedules and managing supply chain activities to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Ensure accurate on-time delivery of parts; follow-up on POs with suppliers and manage delivery date expectations with stakeholders.
• Understand material specifications and quality metrics; work with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers; manage date pull-ins and push-outs.
• Mentor and advise purchasing staff; train new team members.
• Leverage supplier relationships to negotiate favorable terms impacting pricing, quality, payments.
• Track supplier performance and provide feedback to stakeholders; adjust supplier pool as needed.
• Collaborate with finance to resolve supplier payment issues.
• Represent Plug Power professionally at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Mentoring/leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Plug Power in Madrid seeks a Senior Buyer to procure parts and components for manufacturing while leading the purchasing team. You will build strong supplier relationships, manage critical timelines, and support cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering or business with 5+ years of related experience in a technology manufacturing environment, excellent Excel skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with minimal