Strategic Buyer - Direct Materials (m/f/d)
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Strategic Buyer - Direct Materials (m/f/d)
Madrid, IA
Posted 2 days ago
About the job
Rheinmetall Expal Munitions is a leader in defense and technology, seeking a Strategic Buyer to manage sourcing of chemicals, raw materials, and manufacturing support. The role involves developing supplier relationships, driving procurement strategies, and ensuring supply chain continuity in a dynamic, global environment.
Requirements
- Experience in strategic purchasing
- Sourcing of raw materials
- Strong negotiation skills
- Stakeholder management
- Fluent English (C1)
Qualifications
- Degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering
- Minimum 5 years experience
- Experience with chemicals or industrial products
- Background in manufacturing or FMCG
- Willingness to travel
Full job description
In Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, we are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement team and manage the sourcing of direct materials related to chemicals, liquid products, raw materials and manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in developing supplier relationships, driving procurement strategies and ensuring the availability of critical materials across our operations.
What you will do:
Location: On-site position in Madrid, Spain.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person: José Manuel Peña Frutos
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What you will do:
- Define and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials.
- Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers.
- Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
- Drive cost reduction and supply chain optimization initiatives.
- Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities.
- Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and international Commodity Managers.
- Ensure supply continuity, quality standards and compliance requirements.
- Support global procurement projects across different Rheinmetall entities.
Location: On-site position in Madrid, Spain.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Purchasing, Procurement or Commodity Management.
- Experience purchasing raw materials, chemicals, industrial products or direct materials.
- Background in Automotive, FMCG, Chemical or Manufacturing industries is highly valued.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English (C1 level), as you will work with international suppliers and Commodity Managers across different Rheinmetall sites.
- Availability for national and international travel.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Be part of a global leader in defense and technology.
- Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.
- Contribute to strategic projects that make an impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person: José Manuel Peña Frutos
Jetzt bewerben!
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