Strategic Purchaser - Subcontractor / Installation Services

Barcelona | 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 spend across installation-related auxiliary works supporting major projects such as transport hubs, airports, landmark buildings and technically complex developments.

The Role

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.

What We Are Looking For

• 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, Catalan and good English (international reporting line)

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

Why Apply?

• 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

• Competitive package: €45-55,000 + bonus

• Hybrid working model (Barcelona)

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.