Procurement Manager
Description
Education and experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Economics; a Master's or specialized training in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing is a plus.
5–8 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, ideally within electronics, semiconductors, or high-tech manufacturing.
Proven track record negotiating commercial terms and contracts with EMS partners (e.g. Flextronics, Celestica, Jabil) or equivalent component/board manufacturing suppliers.
Experience managing supply continuity risk and cost inflation in a fast-growing or scale-up environment.
Skills and knowledge
Strong command of contract management, sourcing strategy, RFQ/RFP, cost analysis, PPV tracking, and spend management.
Working knowledge of EMS commercial models (unit cost, MOQ, payment terms) and component supply chain dynamics.
Able to read technical specifications and bills of materials sufficiently to challenge scope, quotes, and pricing — no design or engineering execution required.
Familiarity with RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals, and ITAR/EAR compliance frameworks.
Proficiency in ERP tools (SAP or similar) and data analysis; implementation experience is a plus.
Location and work model
Barcelona — on-site / hybrid according to company policy.
Level: Master (5).
Competencies and languages
Excellent negotiator, strong stakeholder management, analytical and results-driven.
Effective in a fast-paced, innovative, and international environment.
Comfortable working without an established process — sets priorities and builds the structure the role needs.
Moves easily between strategic negotiation and hands-on transactional buying.
English fluent (mandatory); Spanish fluent (recommended); additional languages a plus.