Procurement Manager

Our client is a worldwide green energy company, with HQ in China.
We are currently looking for a young procurement manager to manage the company's supply of products and services in Barcelona.
The candidate should have valid working permits or nationality in Spain.
English and Spanish are working languages, while Chinese Mandarin is a high priority.
Responsibilities: Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
Examine and update existing contracts.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Requirements and skills: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
Minimum 3 years working experience as a Procurement Manager.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market.
Talent in negotiations and networking.
Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
Strong leadership capabilities.
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