Procurement Specialist
2 days ago
Getafe
Who We Are Whitewater Group is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable water treatment engineering systems operating in Ireland, the UK and across Europe in the Data Centre, Pharma, Power and Industrial sectors. We specialize in designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining water treatment solutions to meet our clients' specific needs. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions that prioritize safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability. Whitewater Group is headquartered in Naas Co. Kildare and operates from European bases in Spain, Sweden, Finland, and the UK, with plans for further offices in Germany, Denmark, and Italy. The Group is experiencing significant growth driven by its focus on off-site construction methods (OSM) for delivering turnkey projects, reducing on-site construction time to a minimum. Role Description Imagine working on projects where every decision matters. Where your judgment has real impact, and you can contribute far beyond day-to-day tasks. At Whitewater, we’re looking for a procurement professional who enjoys understanding each scope in depth, navigating complex markets, and bringing a strategic perspective to decision-making. You’ll be involved in managing key packages — equipment, materials, or subcontracts — working closely with engineering, construction, and other teams to make sure everything comes together: cost, quality, and schedule. We’re looking for someone who brings strong judgment, negotiation skills, and a continuous improvement mindset; someone who wants to go deeper, develop expertise in specific scopes, and create real value in every project. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment with great professionals, where you can learn, contribute, and keep growing while maintaining your autonomy. If this way of working resonates with you… we’d love to meet you. What you’ll do You will lead procurement for critical packages in complex industrial projects (water treatment plant, etc), owning the full lifecycle, from sourcing strategy to contract execution and supplier performance. • Define and execute procurement strategies for key equipment, materials, and services, • Lead end-to-end sourcing: RFQs, negotiations, award, and contract management, • Drive cost, quality, delivery, and risk optimization, • Act as the procurement lead within project teams, influencing key decisions, • Manage supplier relationships, performance, and critical negotiations, • Ensure smooth coordination across Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, Legal, and Finance Your impact • Secure competitive, reliable supply solutions for strategic projects, • Mitigate risks through strong contracting and proactive supplier management, • Improve project performance through early involvement and smart sourcing decisions, • Mentor and support junior buyers, raising team capability What we’re looking for • 5+ years in industrial/EPC procurement, • Strong negotiation and contract management skills, • Experience with complex equipment and international suppliers, • Ability to work cross-functionally in demanding project environments, • Fluent English Why join us • Competitive salary + full benefits package, • Hybrid working model, • Flexible hours, • High-impact role with real ownership on strategic projects