RFQ & Project Buyer (f/m/div.)

Keenfinity Group; Ovar; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Canteen

Free parking

Training opportunities

Career progression

Global collaboration

Disability friendly

Job summary

Keenfinity Group seeks a Project Buyer to drive procurement for electronic and mechanical components in an international setting. You will manage supplier selection, RFQs, and negotiations, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.

The role requires English and Portuguese fluency, a relevant engineering or business degree, and 3–5 years of project buying experience with office presence in Ovar twice weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or business management.
• 3–5 years experience as a project buyer.
• Experience in an international business environment is mandatory.
• Proven problem solving and decision making.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.
• Able to work 2 times a week in the office in Ovar.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring project targets are met (Quality, Cost and availability).
• Support in commercial quotations (Material Costing) to reach the sales strategy and goals
• Ensure supplier selection for components and/or products is in alignment with supplier strategies;
• Handle requests for quotations (RFQ) and negotiations with suppliers;
• Defining quality requirements and ensure compliance with technical standards;
• Take responsibility for material availability until the Start of Production (SOP);
• Change Management until End-of-Life of the Product
• Risk mitigation & escalation management to ensure project targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Project purchasing

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Business management degree

Tools

Ivalua

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Company Description

The Keenfinity Group delivers professional communication and security solutions that connect and protect people and assets. Following its carve-out from the Bosch Group in mid-2025, it operates as independent company within the portfolio of European investment firm Triton. The Group’s four Businesses include Audio delivering professional communication products of the globally renowned brands Bosch, Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS and Telex, IQSIGHT Video Systems, Radionix Intrusion & Access, and KEENFINITY Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). In fiscal year 2025, the group generated revenues of over €1 billion and employed approximately 4,000 people across more than 40 countries.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

• Ensuring project targets are met (Quality, Cost and availability);
• Support in commercial quotations (Material Costing) to reach the sales strategy and goals
• Ensure supplier selection for components and/or products is in alignment with supplier strategies;
• Handle requests for quotations (RFQ) and negotiations with suppliers;
• Defining quality requirements and ensure compliance with technical standards;
• Take responsibility for material availability until the Start of Production (SOP);
• Change Management until End-of-Life of the Product
• Risk mitigation & escalation management to ensure project targets.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

• Bachelor's degree / Master's degree in engineering (Electronic or Mechanical) or business management;
• Experience as project buyer between 3-5 years, mandatory (experience on sales/commercial role will be a plus)
• Experience in an international business environment is mandatory
• Proven track record in problem solving and decision making;
• Proven track record leading complex projects projects;
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills;
• Able to work 2 times a week in the office in Ovar
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (verbal and written);
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Purchasing Tools (Ivalua or Ariba is a plus)
• Good knowledge of ERP-SAP.

Additional Information

Keenfinity benefits includes:

• Flexible work conditions (Flex Schedule, FlexTime, 2 days of HO)
• Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)
• Canteen
• Free parking lot
• Sports and health related activities (gym)
• Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and products
• All our positions are open to people with disability

At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions - we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology.

We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here - we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.