Procurement Engineering Manager

Description

Summary: This role involves defining and executing procurement and supplier management strategies, focusing on technology licenses and advanced electronic components, optimizing supply chains, and managing strategic supplier relationships. Highlights: 1. Lead procurement for technology licenses and advanced electronic components 2. Model and optimize supply chains for resilience and risk mitigation 3. Manage strategic supplier relationships in high-tech supply chains ID: PEM\-1 ###### **Description** The Procurement Engineering Manager will be responsible for defining, implementing, and executing the company’s procurement and supplier management strategy, with a strong focus on the **acquisition of technology licenses and advanced electronic components** required for Seynamics’ products and platforms. This includes procurement of **IP and software** **licenses (EDA)**, as well as **memories, processors, other (BOM) Bill of Material** **components, PCB assemblies, and computing racks** supporting AI, ML, and HPC solutions. This role requires a **solid background in electronics\-related supply chain management**, including experience with semiconductor components, electronic assemblies, and high\-tech manufacturing processes. It is **critical to model and optimize the supply chain** to ensure **resilient supply lines, minimize risk of shortages, and properly manage times**. The role is key to ensuring a robust, efficient, and scalable supply base that supports Seynamics’ growth, innovation, and operational excellence, while optimizing costs, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance. **Key Responsibilities** Procurement strategy and cost management* Define and execute the global procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, with a specific focus on **technology licenses and electronic hardware acquisition**. * Manage the procurement budget related to **licenses, electronic components, assemblies, and infrastructure**, ensuring cost efficiency and savings targets are achieved. * Perform spend analysis to identify optimization, consolidation, and continuous improvement opportunities. * Establish procurement policies, procedures, and KPIs. * **Model and optimize supply chains to ensure resilience, proper time management, and risk mitigation.** Supplier management* Manage relationships with **strategic suppliers**, including **IP licensors, semiconductor vendors, EMS providers, and infrastructure suppliers**, fostering long\-term partnerships and continuous improvement. * Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, evaluation, and performance management processes. * Own and maintain the **Vendor Master File**, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance. * Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (financial, operational, legal, and reputational), with particular attention to electronics and semiconductor supply chains. * **Collaborate to model the supply chain for resilience and manage critical times effectively**. Sourcing, RFPs, and negotiations* Lead the preparation and execution of **RFPs (Request for Proposal)** and **RFQs / RFFQs (Request for Quotation / Request for Firm Fixed Quotation)** for **IP licenses, software tools, electronic components, PCB assemblies, and rack\-level systems.** * Manage competitive sourcing, tendering, and supplier selection processes. * Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, SLAs, delivery conditions, licensing terms, and payment conditions. * Collaborate closely with Legal on contract and **license agreement** review, negotiation, and execution. Systems and digitalization* Lead the implementation of an **ERP system (SAP or similar)** for supplier and procurement management, including **license tracking and hardware procurement workflows**. * Define functional requirements in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders. * Ensure successful system adoption and proper usage across the organization. * Drive digitalization and automation initiatives within the procurement function. Internal collaboration* Work cross\-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Operations, Legal, IT, and other key teams. * Act as a strategic business partner, providing market insights and data\-driven recommendations. * Ensure compliance with internal policies, audits, and regulatory requirements. Sustainability and compliance* Integrate **ESG (Environmental, Social \& Governance)** criteria into procurement decisions. * Ensure ethical sourcing and regulatory compliance across the supplier base. * Promote responsible and sustainable procurement practices. ###### **Requirements** **Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Electronics, or a related field. * Master’s degree or specialized training in Procurement, Supply Chain, Electronics, or Strategic Sourcing is a plus. **Experience*** 5–8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles. * Proven experience managing strategic suppliers and complex negotiations in **electronics, semiconductors, or high\-tech supply chains**. * Experience **modeling and optimizing supply chains for resilience and time management**. * Hands\-on experience implementing or managing ERP systems, preferably SAP. **Technical skills and knowledge*** Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and contract management. * Experience with RFPs, RFQs, cost analysis, and spend management. * Expertise in electronics components, assemblies, and supply chain dynamics. * Proficiency in ERP tools and data analysis. * Strong Project and Program Management skills **Core competencies** Strong * ership and stakeholder management skills. * Excellent negotiation and communication abilities. * Strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities. * Results\-driven, well\-organized, and detail\-oriented. * Ability to operate effectively in a fast\-paced, innovative, and international environment. **Languages*** English: fluent (mandatory). * Additional languages are a plus. **Location and work model*** Location: Barcelona or other company locations. * Work model: On\-site / Hybrid according to company policy.