Global Strategic Buyer – Mechanical Components

About the role

The Keenfinity Group is seeking a Global Strategic Buyer to lead the procurement of mechanical components across its worldwide sites in Portugal, Germany, China and Mexico. You will shape the sourcing strategy, manage supplier relationships and drive cost‑saving initiatives in a fast‑moving industrial environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a global material field for mechanical components across multiple countries.
• Analyse procurement markets, supplier landscapes and material trends.
• Develop and execute sourcing and supplier strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Define, optimise and maintain the global supplier panel.
• Conduct commercial negotiations, contract management, price negotiations and delivery escalations.
• Support local purchasing with fast quotation processes.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, KPI tracking and reporting.
• Initiate and execute technical cost‑reduction projects with suppliers and engineering teams.

Required profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a comparable field.
• Minimum 5 years of strategic purchasing experience for direct materials in a global industrial or EMS environment.
• Proven track record in global supplier strategy, international negotiations and cost‑structure analysis.
• Highly proactive, solution‑oriented and comfortable in fast‑paced international settings.

Required skills