The Senior Buyer serves a critical role to Plug Power by working to procure necessary parts and components in support of the manufacturing operation while also acting as a lead resource for the rest of the purchasing team. The Senior Buyer role must establish very strong and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and therefore requires dynamic interpersonal skills. A most successful Senior Buyer exhibits timely and accurate transactional work, exceptional cross-functional collaboration, hands-on communication skills, and untiring follow-up to ensure completion of critical tasks and projects. The idóneo candidate is able to self-manage projects and company initiatives with limited direction required from management. This individual may be involved in negotiating short-and-long-term agreements, incorporating strategic purchasing initiatives, developing and implementing procurement strategies. Additionally, the Senior Buyer will be looked to as a purchasing team lead and will service as an advisor and mentor to other purchasing staff.
Purchasing/Supply Chain
The Senior Buyer serves a critical role to Plug Power by working to procure necessary parts and components in support of the manufacturing operation while also acting as a lead resource for the rest of the purchasing team. The Senior Buyer role must establish very strong and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and therefore requires dynamic interpersonal skills. A most successful Senior Buyer exhibits timely and accurate transactional work, exceptional cross-functional collaboration, hands-on communication skills, and untiring follow-up to ensure completion of critical tasks and projects. The ideal candidate is able to self-manage projects and company initiatives with limited direction required from management. This individual may be involved in negotiating short-and-long-term agreements, incorporating strategic purchasing initiatives, developing and implementing procurement strategies. Additionally,



the Senior Buyer will service as an advisor and mentor to other purchasing staff.
Perform transactional duties including placing of purchase orders to procure material in support of manufacturing and other business functions
communicate regularly to maintain an understanding of timelines and activities which impact supply chain
Act as a primary partner to the manufacturing operation by understanding build schedules and managing supply chain activities to increase efficiency and eliminate downtime
Take responsibility for accurate and on-time delivery of parts and components; follow-up on PO's with suppliers and manage delivery date expectations as necessary with all relevant stakeholders
Understand material specifications and quality metrics affecting assigned parts and components; work collaboratively to resolve quality issues with suppliers
Serve as a mentor and advisor to the purchasing team, guiding and directing activities of fellow Buyers as needed
seek favorable terms and conditions which positively impact pricing, quality, payment terms, and others as applicable
Track supplier performance and provide regular feedback to relevant stakeholders; Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or other applicable field of study and five (5) or more years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be capable of working independently, in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
Proficient with Microsoft Office software including highly developed skills within Excel
Ability to manage projects and multi-task effectively
Must possess the highest ethical standards and a supreme commitment to quality Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. xohynlm All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

📌 Técnico de Compras (temporal) // Purchaser (temporary contract)
🏢 Plug Power
📍 Madrid