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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 global 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 assetExcellent communication and analytical skills.Hands-on attitude, autonomy, and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.Working knowledge of SAP MMWillingness 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.

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