Indirect Purchasing Specialist

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Summary: Manage indirect purchasing activities autonomously, contributing to cost optimisation, strong supplier relationships, and contract negotiation. Highlights: 1. Manage end-to-end indirect purchasing cycle and supplier evaluation processes 2. Negotiate contracts and build strategic relationships with key suppliers 3. Collaborate cross-functionally and ensure compliance with policies #### **About Stark** Stark builds the world’s most powerful electric motorcycles. From the VARG MX to the road\-legal VARG EX \& SM, our bikes have won world championships and are engineered to outperform anything with a combustion engine. We’re based in Sant Boi, Barcelona, growing fast (77% year\-on\-year), and building a team that will take us even further. If you want to work on a product that people are genuinely obsessed with, this is it. Stark will become the global market leader in premium motorcycles. Building premium motorcycles requires innovation and we need your help to make us succeed in building the backend for our AI systems. Our mission is to lead the way towards a sustainable motorcycle industry, by reducing plastic and CO2 pollution. This will be achieved by building sustainable products that are superior to traditional technology in terms of Performance, Emotion and Design. #### **The Role** Manage indirect purchasing activities autonomously, contributing to cost optimisation, the development of strong supplier relationships, and contract negotiation. This role will bring technical expertise and sound judgement to the department, ensuring alignment between business needs and an efficient, sustainable, and competitive supply chain. #### **What You’ll Do** * Manage the end\-to\-end indirect purchasing cycle, from needs identification through award and ongoing contract management. * Coordinate and execute sourcing and supplier evaluation processes, identifying the best options in terms of price, quality, and service conditions. * Negotiate contracts and framework agreements with suppliers, securing competitive terms, mitigating risks, and ensuring contractual compliance. * Build and consolidate strategic relationships with key suppliers, fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and mutual value creation. * Analyse indirect spend and identify savings and efficiency opportunities, actively contributing to budget control. * Collaborate cross\-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations to align purchasing strategy with business objectives. * Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies, corporate procedures, and applicable regulations. * Act as the go\-to reference for internal stakeholders on indirect purchasing matters, providing expertise and solutions to complex queries. #### **What you will bring to Stark** * Degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Engineering, or similar. * Experience: 3–5 years in an Indirect Purchasing role or managing similar categories. * Advanced Excel, ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics a plus), spend analysis tools. * Fluent or bilingual Spanish; advanced English (C1 or above). * Results\-oriented mindset * negotiation skills, * analytical thinking, * relationship management * initiative * proactivity, and autonomy #### **Why work with us?** * The chance to work on a product people are genuinely passionate about * A fast\-growing company with real momentum * A creative, international team based in Barcelona * Competitive salary and benefits package * Direct access to riders, race teams, and the product — this is not a remote\-from\-the\-product role * Subsidized lunch in our in house restaurant * Free access to our in\-house gym (including weekends!) * 30 days of paid vacation **At Stark, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.** We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, neurodiversity, or disability, feels a true sense of belonging. We believe that diverse teams make better decisions and that a culture of equity is a prerequisite for innovation. **Accessibility:** If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process (such as assistive technology, extra time, or a specific format), please let us know at HR@starkfuture.com. We are here to support you. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are excited to see how your unique perspective can help us grow