Head of Purchases (Barcelona)

Head of Purchases (Barcelona)

16 sep
|
Wallbox
|
Barcelona

16 sep

Wallbox

Barcelona

Overview In this leadership role, you will steer Wallbox's general purchasing strategy with a focus on electronic components for EV chargers. You'll partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance to ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and scalable sourcing in a fast-growing, dynamic environment. You will shape supplier strategies, manage risk, and drive value through cross-functional collaboration and strategic negotiations.

This is a chance to influence the electronics supply chain for a globally expanding tech company at the forefront of green energy.

Compensaciones / Beneficios Flexible working hours

Hybrid work schedule and half Fridays

First-class private health insurance

Flexible compensation tickets for transportation, childcare, and meals

Discounted canteen meals

Please submit your resume in English

Responsabilidades

Define and execute the global purchasing and sourcing strategy

Lead procurement of electronic components for EV chargers (PCBs, semiconductors, power electronics, connectors, cables, sensors)

Negotiate supplier agreements including pricing, lead times, capacity, and long-term contracts

Develop and maintain a robust supplier base with dual-sourcing and risk mitigation

Lead cost-reduction initiatives via should-cost analysis, value engineering, and strategic negotiation





Collaborate with Engineering and Industrialization teams during New Product Introduction (NPI) for cost efficiency and manufacturability

Monitor market trends in semiconductors and electronics to anticipate supply risks

Ensure purchasing processes comply with quality, ESG, and sustainability standards

Build and mentor a high-performing global purchasing team

Track key purchasing metrics: cost savings, supplier performance, OTIF, lead times, and risk indicators

Requisitos principales 10+ years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing in international environments

Strong background in electronics or industrial components (power electronics, PCBs, connectors, cables, semiconductors)

Proven experience in complex supplier negotiations and cost optimization

Deep experience managing global supply networks with international suppliers

Ability to influence cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance

Strong data-driven analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven leadership of purchasing teams

Fluent in English and Spanish

Excellent negotiation and communication abilities

Influencing and stakeholder-management skills

Strategic thinking with execution capability

Electronics supply market knowledge (semiconductors, PCBs, power electronics)

Should-cost analysis and cost optimization

Supplier relationship management

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