Purchasing Director (m/f/d)

In Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, we are looking for a new Purchasing Director for our Headquarter in Madrid.

Functions:

• Responsible for strategic and advanced purchasing activities within the given section/ commodity, ensuring compliance with global purchasing objectives and strategies of Rheinmetall.
• Set-up of team structure. Manage, motivate and develop team members.
• Lead general supplier affairs, e.g. claim management, analysis of potential suppliers, resourcing, financial Improvement, processes etc.
• Systematic market research by continuous investigation of local and international markets.
• Lead final negotiation considering all purchasing criteria (review purchase requests, prepare bidders list, and select suppliers, evaluate quotes etc.).
• Management of material costs and related planning in order to achieve targets. Guarantee financial control over the programs (on component level).
• Review quotations in preparation for supplier nomination, negotiate terms and conditions in compliance with overall business objectives. Prepare value analysis.
• Establish correspondence to suppliers, business representatives, and agencies. Drive proven contract management and its acceptance in the local environment.
• Be constantly informed about national and international economic or business situations as they affect purchasing decisions for commodities assigned. Also, remain constantly alert to national, international, and state legal requirements.

Location: Av. del Partenón, Madrid.

• At least 10 years in purchasing experience
• At least 5 years in team management experience.
• Priority setting, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in two of the following commodities is a distinct advantage for this position: Castings (Energetic Materials, chemicals, steel, steel forging, machining)
• Knowledge of technical drawings reading.
• Analytical skills, proactive approach.
• Ability to express information in a manner appropriate to different levels of people and to lead negotiations.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Fluent in English is a must, second language is an advantage.
• Engineering Degree, Mechanical engineering degree is an advantage

An open and flexible approach, willing to work in a constantly evolving/ growing environment and accept a challenge.

Contact Person: Marina Colomer Ramos