SDI International is a global procurement and workforce solutions partner helping organizations optimize tail spend, strengthen strategic sourcing and manage extended workforce programs.

Founded in 1992, SDI is a woman-owned, woman-managed organization grounded in strong principles and long-standing relationships. We turn fragmented processes into high-performing operating models that deliver measurable, sustained value.

Currently we are looking for a Senior Buyer based in Spain who will support a strategic Source-to-Contract program for a general industrial organization in France. The Senior Buyer will act as the primary day-to-day sourcing contact for business stakeholders and will independently manage sourcing initiatives from intake through supplier selection and commercial contract execution. The role will focus primarily on industrial and manufacturing-related categories, with individual sourcing projects generally ranging from €50K to €500K.

Major Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end Source-to-Contract activities across assigned sourcing projects.
Receive and assess sourcing requests, clarify requirements and define appropriate sourcing strategies.
Partner directly with business stakeholders throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
Develop and execute RFQs, RFPs and other competitive sourcing events.
Conduct market analysis and commercial benchmarking to evaluate supplier quotations and identify negotiation opportunities.
Lead supplier negotiations focused on pricing, commercial terms, savings and cost avoidance.
Perform commercial evaluations and support supplier selection recommendations.




Coordinate supplier communications, clarifications and follow-up throughout sourcing events.
Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers, including opportunities to expand the supplier base into Asian markets where appropriate.
Coordinate SOW and commercial contracting activities following supplier selection, working within established client templates, policies and approval processes.
Maintain complete sourcing records, documentation, evaluations and negotiation history.
Manage multiple concurrent sourcing projects while meeting agreed timelines and service levels.
Provide regular case updates and proactively identify risks, delays or issues requiring escalation.
Support achievement and reporting of sourcing savings, cost avoidance, compliance and stakeholder satisfaction targets.

Category Experience
Successful candidates should have strong sourcing experience within industrial, manufacturing and/or capital equipment environments. Relevant experience may include:
Production and assembly equipment
Automated manufacturing equipment and production lines
Industrial automation and robotics
Testing and control equipment
Metal and plastic transformation equipment




PCBA assembly and testing equipment
Welding, laser and other specialized manufacturing equipment
Packaging and conveyor systems
Other production, logistics and measurement equipment

Required Qualifications:
~6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.
~ Demonstrated experience independently executing end-to-end sourcing projects.
~ Strong industrial/manufacturing procurement experience.
~ Proven experience with RFQ/RFP processes, supplier negotiations, benchmarking and commercial analysis.
~ Experience managing sourcing projects with significant commercial value and multiple stakeholders.
~ Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
~ Ability to independently manage a high-volume sourcing pipeline and competing priorities.
~ Strong commercial and analytical capabilities.
~ Experience supporting commercial contracts and SOW execution.
~ Native or advanced professional proficiency of French language – mandatory.
~ Professional proficiency of English language – mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience sourcing from or developing suppliers within Asia.
Experience within a multinational industrial or manufacturing organization.
Experience sourcing capital equipment and manufacturing technology.
Familiarity with structured procurement governance, savings methodologies and sourcing compliance requirements.
Experience working within a managed services or outsourced procurement environment.

📌 Buyer Senior Buyer (Permanent) (Madrid)
🏢 SDI International
📍 Madrid