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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.

Company Overview AESC is a global leader in lithium‑ion and LFP battery technology, with a fast-growing footprint across Japan, the UK, France, China, and the USA—soon expanding in Spain with a €1‑billion gigafactory in Extremadura to open by 2026 and create up to 900 direct jobs in phase one. The Spanish facility is designed as the first net‑zero industrial park gigafactory in the country, aligning with AESC’s mission to pioneer sustainable battery manufacturing. Role Purpose As the Process Safety Specialist, you will lead equipment, process, and chemical safety management across the battery manufacturing lifecycle. Your technical expertise will prevent process deviations, equipment failures, and chemical incidents in high-risk operations (e.g., electrode production, electrolyte handling), ensuring compliance with EU/Spanish regulations and advancing the site’s "Zero Major Incidents" goal. Key Responsibilities 1. Process Safety Management (PSM) • Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) including HAZOP/LOPA for critical processes: electrode coating, electrolyte filling, formation, and HV testing., • Maintain Process Safety Information (PSI): MSDS, design specifications, equipment safety standards (pressure/explosion protection)., • Lead Management of Change (MOC) for process/equipment/chemical modifications. 2. Equipment Integrity & Machinery Safety • Define safety standards for critical equipment (dry rooms, coaters, filling systems, HV testers) per ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC., • Oversee preventive maintenance for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), pressure relief devices (PSV), and gas detection systems., • Review contractor designs for inherent safety (static control, nitrogen inerting, explosion venting). 3. Chemical Safety Management • Implement high-hazard chemical controls (NMP solvents, lithium salts, electrolytes) for storage, transfer, and emergency response (containment, neutralization)., • Ensure compliance with EU REACH/CLP and Spanish Almacenamiento de Productos Químicos (APQ) regulations., • Manage battery waste safety per EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) toxicity limits. 4. Risk Mitigation & Technical Compliance • Drive Hierarchy of Controls adoption: engineering solutions (ventilation, automation) over administrative measures., • Ensure adherence to Seveso III Directive (large-scale electrolyte storage) and ISO 50001 (energy-intensive drying processes)., • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for process/equipment/chemical incidents. 5. Collaboration & Capability Building • Deliver technical training (HAZMAT response, confined space entry) to production/engineering teams., • Partner with R&D on safety feasibility assessments for new materials/processes., • Support Environmental Permitting (AAI/IPPC) applications. Required Experience & Expertise • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Safety Engineering, or related field., • Industry Experience:, • 5+ years in Process Safety Management (PSM) within high-hazard industries: lithium batteries, chemicals, or pharmaceuticals., • Knowledge of lithium battery manufacturing risks: solvent flammability, lithium reactivity, HV arc flash, flammable dust hazards., • Technical Competence:, • Expertise in HAZOP/LOPA methodologies and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment., • Proficiency in equipment safety standards (ASME, PED, ATEX) and machinery safety (ISO 13849)., • Experience with Chemical Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)., • Regulatory Knowledge:, • Deep understanding of EU/Spain regulations: Seveso III, ATEX, CLP, EU Battery Regulation., • Experience with industrial permitting (AAI/IPPC)., • Soft Skills:, • Fluent in Spanish and English (technical documentation, cross-functional collaboration)., • Data-driven mindset: KPI analysis (process deviation rates, equipment failure frequency).