Senior Buyer

SDI International is a global procurement and workforce solutions partner helping organizations optimize tail spend, strengthen strategic sourcing and manage extended workforce programs. Founded in 1992, SDI is a woman-owned, woman-managed organization grounded in strong principles and long-standing relationships. We turn fragmented processes into high-performing operating models that deliver measurable, sustained value. Currently we are looking for a Senior Buyer based in Spain who will support a strategic Source-to-Contract program for a global industrial organization in France. The Senior Buyer will act as the primary day-to-day sourcing contact for business stakeholders and will independently manage sourcing initiatives from intake through supplier selection and commercial contract execution. The role will focus primarily on industrial and manufacturing-related categories, with individual sourcing projects generally ranging from €50K to €500K. Major

Responsibilities:
* Manage end-to-end Source-to-Contract activities across assigned sourcing projects.
* Receive and assess sourcing requests, clarify requirements and define appropriate sourcing strategies.
* Partner directly with business stakeholders throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
* Develop and execute RFQs, RFPs and other competitive sourcing events.
* Conduct market analysis and commercial benchmarking to evaluate supplier quotations and identify negotiation opportunities.
* Lead supplier negotiations focused on pricing, commercial terms, savings and cost avoidance.
* Perform commercial evaluations and support supplier selection recommendations.
* Coordinate supplier communications, clarifications and follow-up throughout sourcing events.
* Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers, including opportunities to expand the supplier base into Asian markets where appropriate.
* Coordinate SOW and commercial contracting activities following supplier selection, working within established client templates, policies and approval processes.
* Maintain complete sourcing records, documentation, evaluations and negotiation history.
* Manage multiple concurrent sourcing projects while meeting agreed timelines and service levels.
* Provide regular case updates and proactively identify risks, delays or issues requiring escalation.
* Support achievement and reporting of sourcing savings, cost avoidance, compliance and stakeholder satisfaction targets. Category Experience Successful candidates should have strong sourcing experience within industrial, manufacturing and/or capital equipment environments. Relevant experience may include:
* Production and assembly equipment
* Automated manufacturing equipment and production lines
* Industrial automation and robotics
* Testing and control equipment
* Metal and plastic transformation equipment
* PCBA assembly and testing equipment
* Welding, laser and other specialized manufacturing equipment
* Packaging and conveyor systems
* Other production, logistics and measurement equipment Required

Qualifications:
* 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.
* Demonstrated experience independently executing end-to-end sourcing projects.
* Strong industrial/manufacturing procurement experience.
* Proven experience with RFQ/RFP processes, supplier negotiations, benchmarking and commercial analysis.
* Experience managing sourcing projects with significant commercial value and multiple stakeholders.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to independently manage a high-volume sourcing pipeline and competing priorities.
* Strong commercial and analytical capabilities.
* Experience supporting commercial contracts and SOW execution.
* Native or advanced professional proficiency of French language – mandatory.
* Professional proficiency of English language – mandatory. Preferred

Qualifications:
* Experience sourcing from or developing suppliers within Asia.
* Experience within a multinational industrial or manufacturing organization.
* Experience sourcing capital equipment and manufacturing technology.
* Familiarity with structured procurement governance, savings methodologies and sourcing compliance requirements.
* Experience working within a managed services or outsourced procurement environment.