Project Purchaser – Partner Management EMEA

Kardex; Lisboa; Sur place; EUR 48 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kardex Group, a world leader in automated storage and retrieval solutions, seeks a Project Purchaser - Partner Management for the EMEA region, based in Lisbon, Portugal. You will own project-related sourcing, RFQs, supplier selection and commercial negotiations to deliver on time, within budget and to required quality.

Working with Project Management, Engineering and Installations, you will build and maintain a robust partner network, manage contract terms, and mitigate supplier risks across

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within project-driven environments (logistics, automation, or construction).
• Completed training in a commercial field; a university degree and certifications are advantageous.
• Excellent English skills; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead project-related sourcing across EMEA: RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations and project-specific contract terms and schedules.
• Develop and maintain strong partner relationships while identifying alternative suppliers to strengthen the network.
• Support project execution with cross-functional teams to ensure cost, quality, delivery and contractual compliance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and supplier risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement actions as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of sourcing strategies and partner management processes across EMEA.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Communication

Formation

University degree in business or related field

Procurement or project management certification (advantage)

Description du poste

The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading providers of automated storage and retrieval solutions. As a global AutoStore partner, Kardex delivers highly automated storage and order fulfilment solutions for customers across a wide range of industries.

For our growing AutoStore business, we are looking for a Project Purchaser - Partner Management EMEA (m/f/d) based in Lisbon, Portugal.

In this role, you will take commercial ownership of project-related sourcing and partner management activities across the EMEA region. You will manage the procurement of materials, services and complex subsystems required for our AutoStore projects - from RFQ and supplier selection through commercial and contractual negotiations to project realization.

Working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Installation and other internal stakeholders, you will ensure that our external partners deliver the right solutions at the right quality, cost and time. At the same time, you will contribute to further developing our partner network and procurement standards across EMEA.

• 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.

Your profile

• 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.

We offer:

• Long-term prospects: A secure job in a fast-growing, international company with exciting development opportunities and interesting and varied tasks in a future-oriented environment
• Valuable support: Great team spirit, elaborate onboarding and a wide range of training opportunities in our own academy at the Bellheim site as well as an Employee Assistance Program (Lyra)
• Tangible added value: Flexible working hours, annual vacation on behalf of the respective country regulations
• Visible benefits: Attractive salary, company pension plan and capital-forming benefits - depending on location
• Attractive extras: Corporate benefits, company and team events