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Equipment Buyer

On-site in Zaragoza·Added 6 months ago (last checked 21 Oct)

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Catenon

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Work mode: On-site, Zaragoza
English: Required
Other languages: Chinese
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

- Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment purchasing / procurement.
- Experience in global procurement environments will be highly valued.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and cost analysis.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong decision-making skills, logical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.
- Proficiency in English as a working language is required. Fluent Chinese is preferred.

What we offer
The opportunity to join the launch of a strategic industrial project from day one.
A high-impact role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Professional growth and visibility within a transforming organization.
Attractive benefits package including transportation, canteen services, and access to discounts.

The role

From Catenon, we are collaborating with Contemporary Star Energy (CES), a joint venture driven by Stellantis focused on the development and supply of advanced energy solutions, particularly in the field of batteries and electrification. We are looking for an Equipment Buyer to join our team and manage equipment procurement activities, supplier development, and sourcing strategies in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

What will be your mission?
Ensure the successful procurement of equipment and value-added services, supporting project milestones, supplier performance, cost reduction targets, and operational readiness within a strategic industrial project.

What you'll do

- Liaise with internal project teams and stakeholders, participating in equipment procurement processes and negotiation of procurement plans.
- Develop supplier resources for standard and non-standard equipment, including sourcing, auditing, onboarding, and agreement signing.
- Manage the full procurement process for new equipment and value-added services, including price negotiation, supplier nomination, contracts, and purchase orders.
- Perform cost analysis and support cost reduction initiatives.
- Lead supplier capacity planning to ensure sufficient capacity and on-time delivery.
- Resolve supply issues, emergencies, and operational anomalies.
- Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement actions.
- Coordinate with internal departments and suppliers to introduce competitive technical solutions that enhance product competitiveness.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry: Recruitment

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About the company & team

A fast-growing industrial company driving sustainable electric mobility in Europe through a strategic battery manufacturing project. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and a strong focus on innovation, the project contributes to the European electrification ecosystem and strengthens the regional supply chain for battery production.

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