Strategic Purchaser - Subcontractors Services

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Nick Cooke

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J692422_

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1 day ago

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Madrid | Hybrid Working

An international engineering and industrial solutions business is strengthening its procurement team in Spain as part of an ambitious growth phase. With a substantial pipeline of complex infrastructure and installation projects across the country, we are looking to appoint a Strategic Purchaser to lead the subcontractor services category.

This is a key role managing approximately €50M annual spend across installation-related auxiliary works supporting major projects such as transport hubs, airports, landmark buildings and technically complex developments.

You will take ownership of the subcontractor services category in Spain, working closely with project teams, engineering, operations and senior stakeholders to ensure commercial excellence across large, project-driven environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and executing sourcing strategies for subcontractor and installation services

Leading complex negotiations with regional and national contractors

Managing supplier performance, contracts, SLAs and risk mitigation

Supporting major projects from pre-tender through execution phase

Driving cost optimisation while maintaining safety, quality and compliance standards

Consolidating supplier base and building long-term strategic partnerships

This is not an operational buyer role - we are seeking someone capable of handling high-value negotiations and influencing senior internal stakeholders.

3-7+ years' experience in strategic or project procurement

Strong background in subcontractor / contractor management

Experience in installation, construction, engineering services or project-driven categories

Exposure to indirect procurement with transferable technical categories

Engineering background (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial or similar) highly valued

Commercial mindset with strong negotiation capability

Structured, proactive and hands-on personality

Fluent Spanish and good English (international reporting line)

Candidates from construction, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, transport systems, or other technical project environments will be particularly relevant.

Join a growing organisation with a significant project pipeline in Spain

Be part of a strategic procurement function with real influence

Exposure to large-scale, technically complex projects

Hybrid working model (Madrid-based with travel)

If you are looking to move into a role with greater strategic impact and visibility in a high-growth environment, this could be the right next step.