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

Keenfinity Group; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flex schedule

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Keenfinity Group seeks a Project Buyer to lead material costings, supplier selection, and RFQ negotiations, ensuring on-time SOP and lifecycle management. The role requires 3–5 years’ project-buying experience in an international setting, with fluent English and Portuguese, and strong communication skills.

Hybrid presence in Ovar is expected, with flexible work conditions and opportunities for professional development. Proficiency in SAP, Ivalua/Ariba, and MS Office enhances effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or business management.
• Minimum 3-5 years as project buyer; international experience required.
• Experience in sales/commercial roles is a plus.
• Proven problem solving and decision making capabilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project targets (quality, cost, availability) are met.
• Support in commercial quotations (material costing) to reach sales goals.
• Select suppliers aligning with supplier strategies.
• Handle RFQs and negotiations with suppliers.
• Define quality requirements and ensure standards compliance.
• Ensure material availability until Start of Production.
• Manage changes through End-of-Life of the product.
• Mitigate risks and escalate to meet targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Fluent Portuguese

Problem solving

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ivalua

Ariba

SAP ERP

Job 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)

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.