Procurement Manager

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Economics; a Master's or specialized training in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing is a plus.

• 5–8 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, ideally within electronics, semiconductors, or high-tech manufacturing.

• Proven track record negotiating commercial terms and contracts with EMS partners (e.g. Flextronics, Celestica, Jabil) or equivalent component/board manufacturing suppliers.

• Experience managing supply continuity risk and cost inflation in a fast-growing or scale-up environment.

Skills and knowledge

• Strong command of contract management, sourcing strategy, RFQ/RFP, cost analysis, PPV tracking, and spend management.

• Working knowledge of EMS commercial models (unit cost, MOQ, payment terms) and component supply chain dynamics.

• Able to read technical specifications and bills of materials sufficiently to challenge scope, quotes, and pricing — no design or engineering execution required.

• Familiarity with RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals, and ITAR/EAR compliance frameworks.

• Proficiency in ERP tools (SAP or similar) and data analysis; implementation experience is a plus.

Location and work model

• Barcelona — on-site / hybrid according to company policy.

• Level: Master (5).

Competencies and languages

• Excellent negotiator, strong stakeholder management, analytical and results-driven.

• Effective in a fast-paced, innovative, and international environment.

• Comfortable working without an established process — sets priorities and builds the structure the role needs.

• Moves easily between strategic negotiation and hands-on transactional buying.

• English fluent (mandatory); Spanish fluent (recommended); additional languages a plus.