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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 global 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:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.

- Demonstrated experience independently executing end-to-end sourcing projects.

- 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:

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- 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. xcskxlj

- Experience working within a managed services or outsourced procurement environment.

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📌 Senior Buyer (Madrid)
🏢 SDI International
📍 Madrid