Purchasing Manager

Are you looking for a stable career opportunity with growth potential in the mobility industry?

We’d love to meet you and tell you more about our project.

We are an industrial company specializing in the manufacturing of components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. We are supported by a team of 4,000 employees across 6 countries, operating 13 production plants and 3 engineering centers, serving more than 100 customers worldwide.

Are you motivated by the opportunity to lead purchasing activities in an industrial environment, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring the supply needed to guarantee plant continuity and efficiency?

At Draxton Teruel (Utrillas), we are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the plant’s purchasing activities, coordinating supplier sourcing and negotiations, ensuring the supply of materials, services and investments, and monitoring KPIs, budgets and savings targets. You will also lead the Purchasing team and work closely with the different plant departments to ensure safety, quality, cost and service objectives are achieved.

The position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

🎯 Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the purchasing process, including requests for quotation (RFQs), supplier approval processes and KPI monitoring, ensuring alignment with the Group Purchasing Policy.
• Source and identify competitive offers for new investments, services and supplies, supporting their evaluation and identifying alternative solutions.
• Negotiate with suppliers on delivery times, prices and payment terms for the products and services required by the plant.
• Select, contract and monitor plant services, including outsourcing, cleaning, forklifts, maintenance and waste management.
• Prepare and monitor the Purchasing budget, forecast and KPIs, defining action plans to address potential deviations.
• Lead the Purchasing team, ensuring the achievement of established objectives and supporting the professional development of team members.

💡 To succeed in this role, you will need:

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Previous experience in Purchasing, preferably within an industrial environment.
• Experience in supplier negotiation and management.
• Experience in team management and coordination.
• Knowledge of Purchasing tools and processes.
• Upper-intermediate to advanced level of English, enabling effective communication in an international environment.

🕵🏼 What we offer:

• Permanent contract within a solid and growing company.
• Full-time position with flexible start and finish times, and Friday afternoons off.
• Up to 3 remote working days per month.
• Training programs and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to participate in global projects and work with multicultural and diverse teams.
• Direct collaboration with leading manufacturers in the industry and exposure to a wide range of products.

🧡 Why join Draxton?

• You will participate in actions that contribute to the advancement and innovation of the sector.
• You will be part of an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.
• You will contribute to a more sustainable future by focusing on reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing the circular economy.

Are you motivated by this project and feel you’re a good fit for this position?

We invite you to apply so we can get to know you!

Join us and be part of the future of the automotive industry with Draxton!