JOB TITLE: Strategic Buyer Start Date: ASAP Duration: 1 year

Working Hours
8 am
- 5 pm Rotations/Holidays: Replacement during holidays is not required. For longer absences, this will be considered. Working Type: In Spain, either HYBRID or REMOTE Travel

Requirements:
At least 1-2 times per year to Spain/Germany. Other trips may arise occasionally, but very rarely, lasting a max of 3-5 days. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading sourcing and contracting activities across a wide range of indirect spend categories, supporting key business stakeholders and contributing to integral cost optimization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead sourcing projects across multiple indirect categories, including consulting, training, engineering services, audits, travel, facility management, and more.
* Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with international and local suppliers, ensuring value for money and risk mitigation.
* Act as a strategic partner for internal stakeholders, identifying needs proactively and providing procurement support aligned with business goals.
* Manage the full sourcing process: requirements gathering, supplier scouting, tendering, evaluation, negotiations, and contract finalization.
* Ensure contract implementation and support the Tactical Procurement team in PO-related tasks.
* Collaborate cross-functionally and ensure compliance with internal governance processes (Sourcing Board, OpEx/CapEx approval workflows, Limits of Authority).
* Drive cost savings through innovation, TCO analysis, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.




* Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of shared sourcing tools and processes within the team.
* Ensure governance and compliance, manage supplier homologation and risk PROFILE:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering or a related field (Master's is a plus).
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably within indirect categories. Previous team management experience is a strong asset.
* Strong negotiation skills and solid understanding of contract terms and legal principles
- multi-variable negotiation (BATNA, walk-away points, risk allocation), not price alone, while preserving the supplier relationship.
* Proven ability to manage stakeholders across departments and geographies, influencing without formal authority.
* Fluent in English. Proficiency in German or Spanish is a strong asset
* Excellent communication and analytical skills.
* Hands-on attitude, autonomy, and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
* Working knowledge of SAP MM
* Willingness to travel.
* Contract literacy: ability to read a contract and identify problematic clauses, not just list standard terms.
* CIPS (or equivalent procurement certification) is a plus.
* Accountability and ownership. This is the single most important trait: self-organization, proactive communication, and taking full responsibility from kick-off to contract signature. ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Strategic Buyer (Bilbao)
🏢 Ewi Recruitment
📍 Bilbao