Senior Procurement Specialist We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and supply chain operations, ensuring efficient procurement processes, strong supplier performance, and reliable on-time delivery within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchase orders, support payment approvals, and negotiate pricing to ensure smooth procurement execution under general supervision.
- Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and bid packages to support sourcing of new categories.
- Monitor supplier contracts to ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
- Coordinate with suppliers to schedule, expedite, or resolve delivery issues, including shortages and delays.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
- Track and maintain purchase order status, ensuring delivery dates and shipment information are accurately updated in NetSuite.
- Perform end-to-end PO tracking, identify risks, and lead mitigation actions related to supplier performance, including delays, quality issues, or logistics disruptions.
- Generate and analyze procurement and supply chain performance reports.
- Support planning activities by reviewing supplier lead times, communicating demand requirements, and driving improvements in delivery performance.
- Identify supply risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues when necessary.
- Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager on cost analysis and new supplier onboarding.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
- Coordinate with Logistics and Materials teams regarding inventory movements and shipments.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain function.
- Define, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Purchasing roles, with strong hands-on purchasing responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with suppliers in Spain and the broader European manufacturing sector, especially in structures, composites, plastics, and metalworking.
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sorting, and filtering.
- Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
- Professional Spanish proficiency required.
Additional Requirements
- Valid authorization to work in Spain.
Soft Skills
- Strong customer-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative approach.
- Strong negotiation abilities.
Technology Stack
- NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Work Environment & Tools
- Ability to work effectively in an office or remote environment.
- Regular use of computers and digital tools for extended periods.
If you are interested in this challenging position we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application for
ref.no. 110.541 preferably through our
ISG career portal or via email.
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