Talgo is a leading Spanish manufacturer of high-speed and intercity passenger trains, globally recognized for its unique articulated train technology and lightweight designs. The company operates on an international scale, exporting its specialized rolling stock and maintenance services to countries including Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

In Spain, Talgo maintains a significant presence with its corporate headquarters in Madrid and major manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Las Matas and Rivabellosa. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of opportunities in high-tech engineering, digital transformation, and project management, providing a gateway into the global railway industry within a highly innovative environment.

Founded in 1942 by Alejandro Goicoechea and José Luis Oriol, Talgo revolutionized rail transport with its patented articulated train system. Over the decades, it has evolved from a local innovator into a premier global supplier of high-speed rolling stock.

For international professionals

Global leader in high-speed rail technology with major international projects in Europe and the Middle East.
Main manufacturing and R&D hubs are located in Madrid (Las Matas) and Rivabellosa (Álava).
Offers a diverse range of roles from specialized mechanical engineering to advanced IT positions like Cloud Architecture and SAP Consultancy.
The company is a key player in sustainable mobility, focusing on energy-efficient and lightweight train designs.
English is frequently used in corporate and engineering departments due to the global nature of their client base.

Maintenance Purchasing Manager

Talgo

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

Job Description

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing rail transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and high-quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or traverse countries with extreme temperatures as low as -45º in Kazakhstan.

What will your job consist of?

You will join the purchasing department as the head of the maintenance division. The position is located at our offices in Majadahonda. Your mission will be to develop the department's strategy, as well as manage projects related to the maintenance needs of national and international centers.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Ensuring the transfer of contractual requirements from maintenance service projects and Talgo's internal projects to the supply chain and suppliers, through contracts or binding purchasing documents (orders, delivery plans, letters of intent, etc.).
Directing, planning, and supervising the procurement processes for materials and services for maintenance activities, ensuring the correct transmission of any requirements to suppliers.
Defining, deploying, and executing the maintenance purchasing strategy, in coordination with the Maintenance Department, involving the supplier in the achievement of objectives.
Supervising and monitoring the tasks and objectives of the purchasing team under your charge, providing solutions to blockages or conflicts in negotiation or supplier management.
Defining and ensuring the purchasing budgets for the area.
Identifying and managing risks and opportunities related to the acquisition of materials and services.
Providing support and advice to other areas of the organization, both in Spain and in the international subsidiaries of the Talgo group.

What we are looking for in you:

Essential degree in Technical or Higher Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Extensive experience in purchasing management, contracts, and supplier negotiation, preferably in industrial or railway environments.
High level of Spanish and English, spoken and written (negotiation level).
Advanced level in SAP (purchasing module) and office tools.
Experience in maintenance activities and budget/project management will be valued.
Ability to coordinate and organize work teams, as well as result and customer orientation, will be valued.
Availability to travel nationally and internationally (approximately 25% of the time).

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract directly with Talgo.
Compensation package consisting of fixed salary, variable pay, and a pension plan.
For Talgo, health is a priority, and therefore we offer social benefits such as medical insurance that your family can also enjoy.💶
Hybrid work💻
Flexible schedule and reduced working hours in summer ☀️
For Talgo, well-being drives success: 27 working vacation days in our 2026 labor calendar and 7 company-fixed bridge holidays, to make the most of your region's calendar.
Career plan designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities. Language school.📚

We believe in talent and diversity, and therefore, at Talgo we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, fostering that diversity within our teams.

If you are interested in a new professional challenge, don't let this train pass you by! 🚄

Your work will have a real impact on the mobility of millions of people worldwide!

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En Talgo, nos dedicamos a revolucionar el transporte ferroviario con productos innovadores que abarcan desde trenes de muy alta velocidad hasta soluciones regionales y de cercanías.

Nuestros trenes se caracterizan por ser sostenibles, seguros y de calidad. Esta versatilidad permite que nuestros trenes puedan cruzar el desierto de Arabia Saudí a 300 km/h o atravesar países con temperaturas extremas de hasta -45º en Kazajistán.

¿En qué consistirá tu trabajo?

Te integrarás en la dirección de compras como jefe de la división de mantenimiento. El puesto está ubicado en nuestras oficinas de Majadahonda. Tu misión será desarrollar la estrategia del departamento, así como, gestionar los proyectos en relación con las necesidades de mantenimiento de los centros nacionales e internacionales.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Garantizar el traslado de los requisitos contractuales de los proyectos de servicios de mantenimiento e internos de Talgo a la cadena de suministro y proveedores, mediante contratos o documentos de compra vinculantes (pedidos, planes de entrega, cartas de intenciones, etc.).
Dirigir, planificar y supervisar los procesos de adquisición de materiales y servicios para la actividad de mantenimiento, asegurando la correcta transmisión de cualquier requisito a los proveedores.
Definir, desplegar y ejecutar la estrategia de compras de mantenimiento, en coordinación con la Dirección de Mantenimiento, involucrando al proveedor en la consecución de los objetivos.
Supervisar y hacer seguimiento de las tareas y objetivos del equipo de compras a su cargo, ofreciendo soluciones ante bloqueos o conflictos en la negociación o gestión con proveedores.
Definir y asegurar los presupuestos de compras del área.
Identificar y gestionar riesgos y oportunidades relacionados con la adquisición de materiales y servicios.
Dar soporte y asesoramiento a otras áreas de la organización, tanto en España como en las filiales internacionales del grupo Talgo.

Lo que buscamos en ti:

Imprescindible titulación en Ingeniería Técnica o Superior o Grado en Ingeniería.
Experiencia dilatada en gestión de compras, contratos y negociación con proveedores, preferiblemente en entornos industriales o ferroviarios.
Nivel alto de español e inglés, hablado y escrito (nivel negociación).
Nivel avanzado en SAP (módulo de compras) y herramientas ofimáticas.
Se valorará experiencia en la actividad de mantenimiento y en gestión de presupuestos/proyectos.
Se valorará la capacidad para coordinar y organizar equipos de trabajo, así como la orientación a resultados y al cliente.
Disponibilidad para viajar a nivel nacional e internacional (aproximadamente 25% del tiempo).

En Talgo, te ofrecemos:

Contrato indefinido directamente con Talgo.
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo, variable y plan de pensiones.
Para Talgo la salud es una prioridad, y por ello te ofrecemos beneficios sociales como seguro médico que podrá disfrutar también tu familia.💶
Trabajo híbrido💻
Horario flexible y jornada reducida en verano ☀️
Para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 27 días de vacaciones laborales en nuestro calendario laboral de 2026 y 7 puentes fijados por la empresa, para sacar el máximo provecho del calendario de tu Comunidad.
Plan de carrera diseñado para tu perfil profesional y oportunidades de formación continua. Escuela de idiomas.📚

Creemos en el talento y la diversidad, y por ello, en Talgo trabajamos por mantener un entorno basado en la igualdad de oportunidades y la no discriminación, fomentando esa diversidad en nuestros equipos.