Strategic Procurement Specialist - Technical Focus

Etalentum; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading firm in procurement is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist in Barcelona. This role focuses on developing sourcing strategies and ensuring supplier performance across robotics and automation production needs. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge and experience in project-based manufacturing, with a hands-on, data-driven approach. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexible working conditions and professional development opportunities.

Servicios

Competitive annual base salary

Flexible working environment

Medical insurance

Daily meal subsidy

Professional development and training programs

Opportunities for international collaboration

Travel cost support

Formación

• Familiarity with mechanical drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Experience supporting project-based manufacturing or engineered-to-order products.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Strong technical curiosity and ability to understand industrial components and automation systems.
• Hands-on mindset with readiness to visit workshop, suppliers, and production lines.
• Structured, data-driven approach with a continuous-improvement culture.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement objectives.
• Identify, select, and develop suppliers for mechanical and electrical components.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities focusing on technical competence and delivery reliability.
• Lead negotiations to secure optimal pricing and supply conditions.
• Build and maintain a robust supplier base for robotics and automation needs.
• Ensure sourcing decisions support manufacturing efficiency and project timelines.
• Support teams across locations and foster collaboration across European sites.
• Monitor market trends to anticipate cost fluctuations and supply risks.
• Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement within procurement.

Conocimientos

Familiarity with mechanical drawings

Project-based manufacturing experience

Knowledge of ERP systems

Strong technical curiosity

Hands-on mindset

Data-driven approach

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Strategic Procurement Specialist with strong technical knowledge, that, reporting directly to the Operations Manager, will lead cost-efficient sourcing strategies, secure high-performing suppliers, and ensure excellent quality, delivery reliability, service, and innovation. The selected professional, will work closely with Engineering, Production, R&D, Project Management and Global Sourcing, you will support project execution and drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes.

Key responsabilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the factory, aligned with global procurement objectives.
• Identify, select, and develop suppliers for mechanical, electrical, automation and machining components.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance with a focus on technical competence, delivery reliability, quality and cost competitiveness.
• In cooperation with Global Sourcing, lead negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and supply conditions.
• Build and maintain a robust supplier base supporting robotics and automation production needs.
• Work closely with Engineering, Project Managers, Production, and Quality to ensure sourcing decisions support manufacturing efficiency, project timelines and product innovation.
• Participate in new product development and industrialization projects, ensuring sourcing readiness and supplier alignment.
• Support teams across locations and foster strong collaboration across European sites.
• Ensure proper implementation of supplier contracts and agreements.
• Work with the in-house legal advisor to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Ensure suppliers meet standards for quality, sustainability, and traceability.
• Monitor market trends, technology developments and economic conditions to anticipate cost fluctuations and supply risks.
• Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives, standardization efforts and continuous improvement within procurement.
• Support global sourcing data accuracy and reporting, contributing to procurement digitalization initiatives.

We requiere:

• Familiarity with mechanical drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.
• Experience supporting project-based manufacturing or engineered-to-order products.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Strong technical curiosity and ability to understand industrial components and automation systems.
• Hands‑on mindset with readiness to visit workshop, suppliers, and production lines.
• Structured, data‑driven approach with a continuous‑improvement culture.

We offer:

• Competitive annual base salary.
• Flexible working environment.
• Medical insurance.
• Daily meal subsidy: â?¬4/day contribution toward employee menu.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Opportunities for international collaboration.
• Travel cost support when required for supplier visits or group meetings.