Valeo
Project Buyer
Spain · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerValeo
- LocationSpain
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
Valeo Group is one of the world's largest Automotive suppliers which is an inspired company focused on innovative products, development and customer satisfaction. Working with us means managing the most advanced and sophisticated technologies.
Our Martos plant is one of the biggest sites within our Visibility Systems Business Group in charge of developing and manufacturing Lighting Products and Electronics. From the latest adaptive lighting technologies to intuitive interior lighting solutions or stylish and design-centric external lighting, Valeo constantly innovates to improve comfort and safety for drivers and passengers alike.
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We are looking for a Project Buyer to lead drivers purchasing activities.
Project Purchasing & Sourcing Management
Leads all purchasing activities from project kickoff to closure (SOP), ensuring compliance with QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets.
Defines sourcing plans, manages the RFQ process (via PuMa/Auctions), and selects suppliers based on segment strategy and "bundle" opportunities.
Coordinates design reviews (S-VRF) to ensure supplier alignment, capture improvements, and secure acceptance of requirements.
Risk & Technical Management
Identifies critical parts and assesses supplier risks (capacity, financial, technical) to develop and record contingency plans.
Anticipates and escalates roadblocks to ensure project targets and segment strategies remain on track.
Financial & Operational Performance
Pilots the project purchasing index and leads action plans (VP/PTBV) to meet CAA targets and ensure a smooth transfer to serial production.
Maintains PuMa and SAP (Early Open Orders) accuracy, ensuring all milestones, contracts, and supplier documentation are properly recorded.
Collaboration & Advanced Purchasing
Coordinates with Project Managers, Segment Leaders, and Productivity Buyers to align on localization and global platform needs.
Innovation (P3/P2): Manages pre-sourcing for advanced projects while strictly protecting Intellectual Property (IP) through contractual safeguards.
Desired skills and experience:
Industrial Degree/Master.
> 3 years experience in purchasing. Engineering, automotive sector knowledge desirable
Geopraphic mobility (on-site position).
Knowledge and passion for the automotive industry
Abstraction capacity, lateral and holistic thinking
Negotiation English level is mandatory, other languages added value
Job:
Project Buyer
Organization:
Projects Purchasing
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
1000 - ORDINARIO INDEFINIDO TP COMPLETO
Job Posting Date:
2026-06-12
Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com
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