Procurement Lead

hace 3 días

Málaga, Málaga, España AMH HEADHUNTING A tiempo completo

I'm
Alejandro Martínez
, an freelance headhunter currently supporting a
leading technology company
in its search for a
Procurement Lead
.

The company is undergoing a
major operational transformation
.

Until now, most procurement and supplier management activities have been handled
manually
using
Excel, Google Forms, and Jira
, with some basic automations via
Zapier
.

They are now entering a new phase:
designing and implementing their first centralized Procurement Software
— a solution that will automate approvals, improve compliance, and connect procurement with key departments such as
IT, Legal, Finance, and Office Management
.

This is a
strategic position reporting directly to the CFO & COO
, offering the opportunity to lead a project that will define the company's internal efficiency and digital maturity for years to come.

Tasks

The
Procurement Lead
will lead the end-to-end design and rollout of the new procurement function, including the selection and implementation of the company's first procurement system.

The role requires strong technical understanding, process optimization expertise, and exceptional communication skills to manage stakeholders and drive adoption across teams.

You'll act as the
change leader
, driving alignment between operations, technology, and compliance, ensuring the new system becomes a cornerstone of the company's internal processes.

Within the first six months
, the Procurement Manager will implement a company-wide procurement system, automate vendor onboarding, and establish KPIs and workflows to monitor spend and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the full implementation of a Procurement Software
    (from vendor selection to go-live and user adoption).

  • Map and redesign all existing
    manual procurement workflows
    to ensure automation and scalability.

  • Collaborate with
    cloud service providers
    and suppliers for technical integration and onboarding.

  • Define approval flows, KPIs, dashboards, and policies for cost and process control.

  • Develop
    automations and data flows
    , ensuring real-time visibility and reporting.

  • Work cross-functionally with
    IT, Legal, Finance, and Office Management
    to ensure alignment with
    SOC-2 and ISO compliance standards
    .

  • Act as a
    project manager
    , leading planning, communication, and change management activities.

  • Promote transparency, process ownership, and collaboration across the organization.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive experience
    in
    Procurement, Sourcing, or Operations
    , ideally within
    tech, SaaS, or consulting
    environments.

  • Proven success
    leading the implementation of procurement & ERP systems
    (e.g. Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Precoro, etc.).

  • Strong
    project management
    and
    stakeholder engagement
    capabilities.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive
    process automation
    and cross-departmental transformation.

  • Experience with
    Zapier, Jira
    , and similar workflow tools.

  • Understanding of
    SOC-2 and ISO compliance frameworks
    .

  • Fluent in
    English and Spanish
    .

  • Willingness to
    relocate to Málaga (Spain)
    if not already based there – relocation support provided.

Benefits

  • Location:
    Málaga, Spain

  • Work model:
    Hybrid (first 2 months on-site, then 3 days/week on-site, 2 days remote). This setup is
    non-flexible
    , due to close collaboration required with key departments during rollout.

  • Compensation:
    €50,000 – €60,000 total package

  • Relocation package available
    , including
    relocation assistance for family
    .

  • Candidates must hold
    EU citizenship
    or an
    existing Spanish work permit
    .

  • The company
    cannot sponsor or transfer work visas
    (e.g. Highly Qualified Visa).

  • Support provided for relocation logistics, documentation, and local registration.

Recruitment process

  1. CV review and first interview
    with
    Alejandro Martínez

  2. Second interview
    with the
    Client Finance team
    to assess skills, motivation, and organizational fit.

  3. Final interview
    with the
    COO
    and key stakeholders involved in the procurement transformation project.

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