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Strategic Buyer - Direct Materials

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 23 Oct)

Rheinmetall

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Purchasing, Procurement or Commodity Management.
Experience purchasing raw materials, chemicals, industrial products or direct materials.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent English (C1 level), as you will work with international suppliers and Commodity Managers across different Rheinmetall sites.
Availability for national and international travel.

Nice to have

Background in Automotive, FMCG, Chemical or Manufacturing industries is highly valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Be part of a global leader in defense and technology.
Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.
Contribute to strategic projects that make an impact.

The role

In Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, we are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement team and manage the sourcing of direct materials related to chemicals, liquid products, raw materials and manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in developing supplier relationships, driving procurement strategies and ensuring the availability of critical materials across our operations.

What you'll do

Define and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials.
Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers.
Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
Drive cost reduction and supply chain optimization initiatives.
Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities.
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and international Commodity Managers.
Ensure supply continuity, quality standards and compliance requirements.
Support global procurement projects across different Rheinmetall entities.

How you'll work

Location: On-site position in Madrid, Spain.

About Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall AG is an integrated technology group for the security and defence industry, describing itself as a cross-domain systems house offering products and services for deployment on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Rheinmetall is actively hiring in Spain, with a broad set of open roles spanning engineering (artillery, propulsion, structural simulation, electronics R&D, processes), production and skilled trades (CNC turning, plant operations, maintenance), quality and laboratory work (ballistics, chemistry, metrology), plus finance, IT, HR, purchasing and safety functions. This depth of technical and industrial hiring makes it a relevant employer for international professionals with engineering, manufacturing or defence-sector backgrounds seeking roles in Spain.

Industry: Aerospace and defence
Website: rheinmetall.com

Good to know if you are moving

Rheinmetall is an integrated technology group for security and defence, offering systems for land, sea, air and space domains.
The company is actively hiring in Spain across engineering, production, quality/laboratory, finance, IT, HR and purchasing roles, with many positions posted in Spanish.
Rheinmetall runs its own job portal via its careers page at rheinmetall.com.