Purchasing Manager
4 days ago
Navalmoral de la Mata
Position: CAPEX Construction Purchasing Manager / Senior Manager Reports to: Global Construction Purchasing Director Expectations: AESC is looking for a CAPEX Construction Purchasing Manager in Spain to work on large scale Gigafactory construction project. The company is undergoing rapid expansion with cutting-edge, never-before-built production lines, aiming to reach very high cell production volumes. Our work environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly innovative. We are looking for someone with a strong passion for advancing energy sustainability, a drive to solve complex challenges, and a team-oriented mindset. You should thrive in high-performance environments and bring a proactive, solutions-driven attitude to every stage of the procurement process. Role & Responsibilities • Define the procurement plan for construction services, engineering, and materials in alignment with the project's reverse construction schedule., • Develop commercial strategies with cost targets and package-specific sourcing approaches (local vs. centralized)., • Implement and manage the procurement strategy throughout the project lifecycle., • Lead tendering processes, vendor selection, and bidding procedures., • Negotiate, formalize, and manage contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance and delivery tracking., • Manage contractual change orders and project-related negotiations., • Oversee vendor payments, financial follow-up, and final settlements., • Coordinate systemic PO/PR generation aligned with procurement planning outputs., • Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs and contribute to the acceleration of industrial development. Requirements • Engineering Master’s degree required., • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement and contract management for large-scale industrial construction projects (CAPEX > €100M), ideally within MEP, CSA, or general construction., • Additional experience in project control or construction management preferred., • Strategic Sourcing, Cost Analyses, and Contract Negotiations skills required., • Excellent written and verbal communication in English (C1 minimum), and presentation skills are a must., • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP, • Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with challenging timelines and goals., • Demonstrate a curious and open mindset towards exploring new ideas, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement., • Ability to train and mentor colleagues on best practices for project management and execution.
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