EMEA Project Purchaser & Partner Manager - Flexible Hours

PT1 Kardex Portugal, Unipessoal Lda; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term prospects

Onboarding program

Flexible working hours

Salary & pension

Company events

Job summary

Kardex Group in Portugal is seeking a Project Purchaser – Partner Management EMEA to lead project-related sourcing across the EMEA region. You will manage RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations and contract terms to ensure cost, quality and timely delivery on AutoStore projects.

You will build and maintain strong partner networks, work with Project Management, Engineering and Installation, and continuously improve procurement standards across EMEA while mitigating commercial risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement in project-driven environments such as logistics, automation, or construction.
• Completed commercial training; a university degree is advantageous.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills for supplier relationships and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-related sourcing across EMEA including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations and award recommendations.
• Manage commercial terms, pricing, schedules and contract responsibilities for project agreements.
• Develop and maintain partner relationships while evaluating alternative suppliers to strengthen the network.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Installation and Sales to ensure cost, quality and delivery requirements.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and supplier-related risks early in projects and drive improvement actions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

English proficiency

Education

Commercial field training

University degree (advantage)

Tools

RFQ management

Supplier selection

Job description

Kardex Group in Portugal is seeking a Project Purchaser – Partner Management EMEA to lead project-related sourcing across the EMEA region. You will manage RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations and contract terms to ensure cost, quality and timely delivery on AutoStore projects.

You will build and maintain strong partner networks, work with Project Management, Engineering and Installation, and continuously improve procurement standards across EMEA while mitigating commercial risks.