Senior Manager Project Purchasing – Keenfinity

Senior Manager Project Purchasing – Keenfinity

Commercial & Quotation Management
  • Lead supplier quotation activities, ensuring accurate and competitive RFQ responses.
  • Assess supplier proposals, cost structures, and sourcing feasibility.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure quotation completeness and accuracy.
  • Negotiate pricing and commercial conditions with suppliers.
  • Support business profitability through cost analysis and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Maintain quotation documentation, traceability, and compliance throughout project execution.
Project Purchasing & NPI
  • Lead procurement activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialization projects.
  • Ensure a smooth transition from quotation phase to serial production.
  • Define and execute sourcing strategies aligned with project objectives.
  • Monitor supplier performance, readiness, and material availability.
  • Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Ensure supplier deliverables are aligned with project milestones and customer commitments.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Project Purchasing team.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Establish clear objectives, performance metrics, and development plans.
  • Drive process improvements, governance standards, and procurement best practices.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage escalations effectively and ensure rapid resolution of critical issues.
Education
 
 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

  • Engineering
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Business Engineering
  • Or a related technical field

Professional Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related functions.
  • Previous experience within Electronics Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial Electronics, EMS, or similar high-tech industries.
  • Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
  • Proven experience managing NPI, industrialization, and product launch activities.

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of electronic components and manufacturing technologies.
  • Experience with supplier management and strategic sourcing.
  • Solid knowledge of RFQs, supplier negotiations, and cost analysis.
  • Understanding of supply chain risk management and industrialization processes.

Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Commercial and business-oriented mindset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and complex project environments.
  • High level of ownership, accountability, and execution focus.
  • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery capability.
  • Strong sense of urgency and decision-making ability.
Job info
19/10/2026
Aveiro Ovar Portugal