Purchasing Technician - Engineering

Purchasing Technician - Engineering

Grupo Igneo
Grupo Igneo
Madrid, SpainHybrid€26,000 - €30,000Mid · 3-6 yearsPermanent🇪🇸Spanish: Native

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

About the role

📍 Location: Madrid (hybrid/on-site depending on project)

📆 Immediate start

🕒 Schedule: Split

💰 Salary: Depending on experience

At Grupo IGNEO, a leading multinational engineering firm, we are looking to bring on board a Technical Engineering Buyer to strategically manage both direct purchasing linked to EPC projects in electric mobility, energy, environment and infrastructure, as well as the indirect purchasing required for the organisation's operations.

We are looking for a profile with experience in technical purchasing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, focused on cost optimisation and supplier development, who wants to grow into a strategic role with prospects for managing purchasing in Spain and Portugal.

What you'll do

  • Manage the purchase of materials and equipment for electric mobility, energy, environment and infrastructure projects.

  • Procure electrical components, electrical panels, protection devices, cabling, conduits, supports, consumables and spare parts.

  • Manage purchasing for EPC projects and engineering projects at all stages.

  • Analyse technical alternatives together with Engineering and Operations to optimise costs, lead times and quality.

  • Manage corporate purchasing such as:

    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

    • Collective Protective Equipment (CPE).

    • Vehicle leasing.

    • Office supplies.

    • General services.

    • Telecommunications.

    • Other corporate supplies.

  • Manage the hiring of companies and specialised professionals linked to engineering projects.

  • Procure services such as:

    • Civil works.

    • Electrical installations.

    • Surveying.

    • Geotechnics.

    • Environmental studies.

    • Archaeology.

    • Acoustics.

    • Biodiversity.

    • Laboratories.

    • Specialised engineering.

    • Health and Safety Coordination.

    • Land management.

    • Logistics.

    • Commissioning and auxiliary services.

  • Prepare technical scopes and requests for quotation (RFQ/RFP).

  • Prepare technical-economic comparisons.

  • Analyse exclusions, assumptions, duplications, deviations and risks before award.

  • Participate in contract negotiation and formalisation.

  • Oversee compliance with contracts, SLAs, warranties, insurance, preventive documentation and subcontracting requirements.

  • Identify, evaluate and develop new suppliers in Spain and, progressively, in Portugal.

  • Manage technical, financial and documentary approval processes.

  • Evaluate suppliers considering:

    • Price.

    • Quality.

    • Experience.

    • Methodology.

    • Assigned team.

    • References.

    • Territorial availability.

    • Responsiveness.

    • Timely delivery.

    • Technical and financial solvency.

  • Develop local and specialised suppliers, ensuring compliance with the quality, H&S, Compliance and documentation requirements set by the Group.

  • Implement improvement plans and supply risk management.

  • Lead negotiations focused on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

  • Analyse market trends and price developments.

  • Identify savings opportunities through framework agreements, purchasing standardisation and demand consolidation.

  • Manage incidents, claims, returns and renegotiations with suppliers.

  • Work in coordination with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Management Control to optimise costs and carry out economic monitoring of purchases.

  • Manage the full Procure-to-Pay process using the ERP.

  • Prepare dashboards and KPIs.

  • Analyse spend, forecasts, deviations and optimisation opportunities.

  • Use Artificial Intelligence tools to streamline bid analysis, documentation preparation and internal processes, always ensuring the confidentiality of information.

Education & certifications

  • Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Administration with technical experience or related qualifications.

Profiles with technical training complemented by solid experience in industrial purchasing will also be considered.

Languages

  • Native or bilingual Spanish.

  • Portuguese language skills will be positively valued.

  • Technical English will be valued.

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.

  • Participation in strategic projects in electric mobility, energy transition, environment and infrastructure.

  • Joining a multinational in full expansion.

  • Professional development with prospects for managing purchasing at Iberian level (Spain–Portugal).

  • Continuous training in strategic purchasing, negotiation and digital tools.

  • Innovative working environment, supported by analysis, digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence tools.

  • Autonomy, visibility and direct impact on high value-added projects.

  • Excellent working environment and real growth opportunities within Grupo IGNEO.

How you'll work

full-time

permanent

Visa & relocation

🛂 A valid work permit for Spain is essential.

About the company & team

26.000 € - 30.000 €

Experience

  • Between 3 and 6 years of experience in technical or industrial purchasing.

Experience in companies in:

  • Engineering.

  • Construction.

  • Industry.

  • Energy.

  • Infrastructure.

  • Industrial installations.

Experience in electric mobility, renewable energy and EPC projects will be particularly valued.

Demonstrable experience in

  • Purchasing of technical materials and equipment.

  • Procurement of specialised services.

  • Comprehensive supplier management.

  • Supplier approval.

  • Contract negotiation.

  • Tendering processes and RFQ/RFP.

  • Preparation of technical-economic comparisons.

Experience in the following will be particularly valued

  • Charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

  • LV and MV installations.

  • Renewable energy.

  • Civil works.

  • Sustainable purchasing.

  • ESG assessment and supplier Compliance.

  • Process automation (Power Query, Power Automate or similar tools).

Technical knowledge

  • Mastery of strategic purchasing and sourcing processes.

  • Ability to interpret:

    • Drawings.

    • Specifications.

    • Technical reports.

    • Technical requirements.

  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle or similar).

Advanced level of Microsoft Excel

With experience in:

  • Pivot tables.

  • Advanced functions.

  • Bid comparisons.

  • Database management.

  • Cost analysis.

  • Price and supplier tracking.

Experience in the following will be particularly valued:

  • Macros.

  • Power Query.

  • Power Pivot.

Experience in Power BI will also be valued.

Knowledge of the national market for industrial and engineering suppliers.

Personal skills

  • Strong negotiation skills.

  • Results-oriented.

  • Analytical thinking.

  • Planning and organisational skills.

  • Focus on savings and cost optimisation.

  • Technical-economic analysis skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Effective communication with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Management Control, H&S and Legal.

  • Proactivity.

  • Autonomy.

  • Integrity.

  • Commitment to regulatory compliance.

Additional information

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IGNEO guarantees equal opportunities and non-discrimination. All selection decisions are based exclusively on merit, skills and suitability for the role, without regard to age, sex, origin, beliefs or any other personal or social circumstance.

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