Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer
13 days ago
Valencia
About the company OMODA Motors, part of the Chery Group, is an international automotive brand expanding in Europe. Our European headquarters is in Barcelona, leading the brand's development across the region. This position is based fully on-site at our Barcelona office. Join a fast-growing automotive brand expanding across Europe. • Work directly with global and European suppliers in a highly technical procurement role. • Gain exposure to KD/CKD procurement, APQP/PPAP, and OEM-level processes. • Career growth within an innovative global automotive group. • Manage end-to-end procurement of KD/CKD components including supplier sourcing, technical communication, quotation requests, cost analysis, contract negotiation, and delivery coordination. • Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and quality teams to support supplier evaluation, capacity assessment, APQP processes, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. • Monitor market trends, raw material price fluctuations, automotive component cost structures, and supply chain risks including capacity, lead time, quality incidents, and geopolitical factors. • Manage European and global suppliers, conduct performance evaluations, corrective actions, and improvement plan follow-ups. • Drive localization initiatives including new supplier scouting, capability assessment, technical reviews, and cost optimization projects. • Lead cost breakdown analysis, benchmark studies, and competitive pricing activities. • Support project procurement activities including project timing tracking, supplier readiness, and cross-functional reviews. • Prepare procurement reports, business reviews, RFQ summaries, and component cost analysis for management. • Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate governance, quality systems, and OEM procurement standards. Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain, or related fields. • 5–8 years of automotive procurement experience with OEM background required. • Strong experience in KD/CKD or technical component procurement such as body structures, chassis components, electrical systems, or mechanical assemblies. • Deep understanding of RFQ processes, cost breakdown analysis, supplier audits, APQP/PPAP, quality issue resolution, and SOP project workflows. • Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency preferred. • Solid analytical capability with ability to evaluate cost structures, supplier risks, and commercial scenarios. • Experience working in multinational supply chains or overseas environments is a strong plus. • High integrity, strong execution capability, and the ability to manage complex multi-supplier projects. Full-time role in a leading global automotive group. •
