EMEA Project Sourcing & Partner Management Lead

Kardex; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Annual vacation

Attractive salary

Pension plan

Lyra Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kardex Group in Portugal is seeking a Project Purchaser - Partner Management EMEA to own project sourcing and partner management across EMEA. You will drive RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations and contract management to deliver cost-effective, timely project outcomes.

As part of the Global AutoStore team, you will collaborate with Project Management, Engineering and Installation to ensure suppliers meet cost, quality and delivery targets, while expanding the partner network and procurement

Qualifications

• Professional experience: Experience in procurement, ideally in a project-driven environment such as logistics, automation, or construction.
• Education: Completed training in a commercial field, business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related area. A university degree and additional certifications in procurement or project management are an advantage.
• Negotiation & communication skills: Strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively manage supplier relationships, contract terms, and conflict resolution.
• Language skills: Excellent English skills are essential; additional European languages are a plus.
• Contracts & contract law: Familiarity with key principles of contract law and their application in procurement as well as in project contracts.

Responsibilities

• Project Procurement: Lead project-related sourcing activities across EMEA, including RFQs, commercial bid evaluations, supplier selection, negotiations and award recommendations.
• Commercial & Contract Management: Lead commercial negotiations and negotiate project-specific agreements covering pricing, contractual terms, schedules, responsibilities and commercial risks.
• Partner Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing partners while identifying, evaluating and qualifying alternative suppliers to strengthen our partner network and reduce dependencies.
• Project Execution Support: Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Installation, Sales and local Kardex entities throughout project realization to ensure that suppliers meet agreed requirements regarding cost, quality, delivery and contractual obligations.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Identify commercial, contractual and supplier-related risks at an early stage and proactively develop solutions to minimize their impact on project execution.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and initiate improvement measures where required.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the further development of sourcing strategies, supplier setups, contractual standards and Partner Management processes across EMEA.

Job description

Kardex Group in Portugal is seeking a Project Purchaser - Partner Management EMEA to own project sourcing and partner management across EMEA. You will drive RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations and contract management to deliver cost-effective, timely project outcomes.

As part of the Global AutoStore team, you will collaborate with Project Management, Engineering and Installation to ensure suppliers meet cost, quality and delivery targets, while expanding the partner network and procurement