Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager (H/M/X) We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead the company's procurement strategy, managing both direct purchases (raw materials, components, and production elements) and indirect purchases (services, maintenance, investments, energy, supplies, and overheads). Their mission will be to guarantee the availability of materials and services, optimizing costs, quality, deadlines, and supply risks. Main functions Define and implement the company's purchasing strategy. Lead negotiations with national and international suppliers. Manage direct and indirect purchase categories, ensuring competitiveness and continuity of supply. Identify opportunities for savings and cost improvement through sourcing and renegotiation processes. Develop and approve new suppliers. Establish framework agreements and strategic contracts. Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain. Analyze market trends, supply risks, and raw material price evolution. Supervise purchasing indicators (cost savings, OTIF, supplier quality, risks, etc.). Manage critical incidents with suppliers and contingency plans. Participate in industrialization projects, new investments, and continuous improvement. Required profile University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or similar. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing positions within industrial environments. Experience managing both production and non-production purchases. Solid negotiation and supplier management skills. High level of English for international communication. Proficiency in ERP and purchasing analysis tools. Experience in the automotive, metal, industrial machinery, or advanced manufacturing sectors is valued. Key competencies Proactive, decisive, and results-oriented person. Analytical capacity and strategic vision. Communication and influence skills. Continuous improvement mindset. Collaborative profile, approachable, and with the ability to generate relationships of trust both internally and externally. Ability to work in dynamic environments and with multiple simultaneous projects. We offer A stable project within a company with great technological diversity. Autonomy and the capacity for real impact on the purchasing strategy. Innovative and constantly evolving environment. Professional development plan and internal growth. Indicative salary range: €40,000 - €45,000 + variables, expandable based on experience and fit.