Construction Purchasing Manager

No matter which country you’re in, the transition from an economy based on fossil fuels to one based on sustainable energy sources is well underway. It takes slightly different approaches, and it progresses from different starting points depending on the area, but it’s clear, we’re all engaged in a global shared “electrification" challenge.

At BASQUEVOLT our mission is to develop sustainably the best battery materials and cells that will make possible the mass deployment of electric transportation, stationary energy storage and advanced portable devices.

Our proprietary solid-state battery technology will allow us to develop and commercialise safe, high performance and affordable products for a diverse portfolio of customers, from mobility, stationary energy storage and consumer electronics.

To this end, we offer the position of **Construction Purchasing Manager**

**MAIN FUNCTIONS**

The **Construction **Purchasing Manager **will join the Purchasing team reporting to the Head of Purchasing and giving support on:

- To lead tender processes, bid development and sub-contract negotiations
- To develop sustainable, win-win relations with suppliers, securing operations with transparence and trust.
- To continuously monitor selected suppliers, reacting to deviations and supporting panel management.
- Supplier on-boarding and internal relationship management.
- Identify and implement cost-out opportunities

**WHAT WE OFFER**

We are offering a permanent position as **Construction **Purchasing Manager **that will give you a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented leaders in the lithium battery sector in Europe.

In addition to the appeal of the entire project, BASQUEVOLT offers a very competitive basic salary and conditions.

**HOW TO APPLY**

All applicants are invited to submit a detailed curriculum vitae.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual capable of taking up this challenging opportunity to develop an ambitious project. Applicants should have a high degree of initiative, flexibility and should be open to intense interdisciplinary collaboration, first in an early-stage start-up but moving progressively to an efficient mid-size organisation.

Specifically, we will assess expertise in the following aspects:

- Technical / Superior Engineering Degree preferred in the field of mechanical or civil engineering.
- 5 years of experience in subcontracting and purchasing in the construction sector.
- Experience in project based purchasing and pre-contract bid management and supplier Relationship Management is value
- Project Management and Financial / Cost control training is a plus
- Spanish & English mandatory; French or German a plus.
- MS Excel and ERP expertise.
- Good empathy and negotiation skills. Problem solving and strategic thinking mindset to grow with and inside the company.