Purchasing Category Manager- Mechanical
3 days ago
Sant Boi de Llobregat
ph3About Stark /h3 pStark builds the world’s most powerful electric motorcycles. From the VARG MX to the road‑legal VARG EX SM, our bikes have won world championships and are engineered to outperform any combustion engine motorcycle. /p pWe’re based in Sant Boi, Barcelona, growing fast (77% year‑on‑year), and building a team that will take us even further. If you want to work on a product people are genuinely obsessed with, this is it. /p pStark will become the global market leader in premium motorcycles. Building premium motorcycles requires innovation and we need your help to make us succeed in building the backend for our AI systems. /p pOur mission is to lead the way towards a sustainable motorcycle industry, by reducing plastic and CO2 pollution. /p pThis will be achieved by building sustainable products that are superior to traditional technology in terms of performance, emotion and design. /p h3The Role /h3 pWe are seeking a motivated Purchasing Category Manager to lead our mechanical purchasing team. This role is dedicated to sourcing high‑performance mechanical parts, specialized vehicle components, and technical assemblies essential to our product excellence. The Category Manager will build robust relationships with global mechanical suppliers to ensure we hit aggressive cost, quality, and delivery targets. We operate in a fast‑moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and a "self‑starter" mentality are vital for success. /p pThis role reports directly to the Purchasing Director. You will work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to provide optimal supply assurance and technical performance. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 ul liStrategic Sourcing: Identify and select world‑class manufacturers for mechanical components and subassemblies. /li liBuild relationships with manufacturers and strategic partners, to convince and motivate them to prioritise Stark. /li liEnsure NDA and Master Purchase Agreement are in place before business is initiated. /li liOwner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's – ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented. /li liIdentify potential suppliers, analyse supplier capabilities, select suppliers, and determine prices, terms, and conditions of agreements. /li liFind suppliers that can integrate new technologies into our industry in order to increase performance, reduce costs or improve sustainability. /li liDrive price negotiations to ensure Stark pricing is best in class. /li liDrive continual cost reduction activities. /li liReduce delivery time for critical parts, components, and subassemblies. /li liMinimise stock value, but never be out of stock. /li liIdentify supplier consolidation opportunities that will generate savings. /li liManage supplier relationships and performance, including dispute resolution. /li liMonitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities. /li liCreate competitive environments with suppliers to support a negotiation strategy. /li liLead the vendor selection process with engineering teams. /li liWork closely and collaboratively with Stark Future and other departments such as Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Engineering and Production. /li liWork with our Lean Manufacturing Philosophy. /li liCollaborate in the management of the supply chain at all times (presenting the Just‑in‑time philosophy). /li liBe a leader figure within the company; we believe in leading by example. /li liChallenge areas within the company you believe could be improved, including all areas of the company. /li liSuggest and execute new strategies to improve Stark products. /li liTravel when needed, attend and lead important racing events. /li liConsider ROI with all projects – we do not always require written documentation, but ROI consideration must be part of the process. /li /ul h3What You Will Bring To Stark /h3 ul liMinimum of 5 years of experience in senior sourcing, specifically within the automotive or high‑performance machinery sectors. /li liExtensive knowledge of the global mechanical supplier landscape (Tier 1 Tier 2) for precision components and assemblies. /li liPassionate about sustainability and a will to change the world for the better. /li liResults‑oriented, highly analytical and organized. Used to using data to drive decision‑making. /li liExcellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage with all levels of business stakeholders. /li liAbility to manage and prioritise multiple work streams simultaneously. /li liFluent in English is a must, Spanish is desired. /li liBachelor's degree in business administration, or engineering. /li /ul h3Why work with us? /h3 ul liThe chance to work on a product people are genuinely passionate about. /li liA fast‑growing company with real momentum. /li liA creative, international team based in Barcelona. /li liCompetitive salary and benefits package. /li liDirect access to riders, race teams, and the product — this is not a remote‑from‑the‑product role. /li liSubsidised lunch in our in‑house restaurant. /li liFree access to our in‑house gym (including weekends!). /li li30 days of paid vacation. /li /ul h3At Stark, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. /h3 pWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, neurodiversity, or disability, feels a true sense of belonging. We believe that diverse teams make better decisions and that a culture of equity is a prerequisite for innovation. /p pAccessibility: If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process (such as assistive technology, extra time, or a specific format), please let us know at We are here to support you. /p pWe encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are excited to see how your unique perspective can help us grow. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
