We are supporting a fast-growing international technology and manufacturing company looking aStrategic Sourcing Engineerto join its Supply Chain organization in Spain.This role is particularly suited toMechanical Engineers with strong strategic sourcing experienceand a solid technical understanding of manufacturing processes, especiallycomposite materials and machined components .You will be responsible for identifying, developing, negotiating with, and managing strategic suppliers supporting complex production programs.Professional-level English is essential, as you will work daily with international suppliers, engineering teams, and general stakeholders.What You'll Be DoingDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical components, composite materials, machined parts, and manufacturing services.Identify, assess, qualify, and develop new suppliers across Spain and Europe.Manage RFQs, supplier selection processes, cost analysis, and commercial evaluations.Negotiate production contracts, pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, and commercial terms.Build and maintain a strong supplier network within relevant manufacturing sectors.Work closely with Engineering to evaluate supplier technical capabilities, manufacturability, and production readiness.Manage sourcing projects from initial supplier identification through qualification and production.Monitor supplier performance, capacity, quality, cost, and delivery commitments.Identify sourcing risks and develop mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies.Support cost reduction, supplier development, and continuous improvement initiatives.Coordinate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality,



Operations, and Supply Chain teams.What We're Looking ForDegree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Development, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.Proven experience sourcing composite materials and/or composite-manufactured components.Strong experience sourcing machined and precision-manufactured components.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, drawings, specifications, and supplier capabilities.Proven experience negotiatingproduction and supply agreements .Strong supplier network and knowledge of manufacturers across Spain and/or Europe.Demonstrated experience managing complex sourcing or industrialization projects.Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.Professional-level English, both written and spoken.Highly Valued ExperienceExperience within industries such as:AerospaceSpaceDefenseAutomotiveAdvanced manufacturingExperience working with suppliers specializing in:Composite structures and componentsCNC machining and precision machiningFabricated and structural componentsAdvanced materialsProduction tooling and manufacturing servicesWho Will Succeed in This Role?We're looking for someone who combinesengineering knowledge with strong commercial and sourcing skills .You should be comfortable discussing manufacturing processes with engineers, challenging suppliers on cost and capacity, negotiating production agreements, and taking ownership of sourcing projects from initial supplier identification through production.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Strategic Sourcing Engineer – Mechanical, Composites & Machining (Madrid)
🏢 NEU Group
📍 Madrid