Job Description

CAF Digital & Design Solutions is a multidisciplinary engineering centre specialising in the development of railway vehicle projects, as well as an accelerator in the implementation of digital manufacturing and a benchmark in digitalisation and additive production in the capital equipment sector.

Our main line of business has been developed in the field of rail transport, although other lines of work have now been successfully established, such as the automotive sector and our CAF Digital Manufacturing business unit, which covers all the services that make up the digital cycle.

With all this, we are dedicated to Multidisciplinary Engineering and Consultancy services specialising in Design Projects, Refurbishments, Wagons, Commissioning and Maintenance of infrastructures. With the extensive experience accumulated in the transport sector and with our highly qualified team, we are committed to developing solutions aimed at safety, economic viability and environmental sustainability.

Efficiency in process execution, quality, purchasing, supply chain management, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance are key activities to ensure customer satisfaction and the success of every project. Join our team to contribute to these fundamental areas and help us achieve excellence in everything we do.

As the supply chain manager, you play a vital role in supply chain performance. You will be integrated into the Rehabilitations unit as the person responsible for managing supply chain activities in coordination with the project team.

Their main task will be to coordinate the various supply chain activities under a service outsourcing model, acting as an interface to the project team (management, industrialization, quality, etc.).

The following are the different services to be coordinated:

• Purchases
• Shipments
• Activation
• Warehouse (“onshore”)
• Warehouse (“offshore”)
• Kitting

Among its functions, the following stand out;

• Define the logistics flow for equipment and materials
• Specify and contract the various outsourced services
• Prospect, negotiate, and contract logistics services
• Define the import structure and value
• Analyze costs, manage risks and opportunities

The skills being sought:

• High level of commitment and results-oriented
• bility to adapt to multicultural environments
• Negotiation skills
• Organized and structured approach

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Academic Background

Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's degree) or Business Administration

Professional Experience

Must have proven experience in team management, negotiation, and cost analysis.

Experience in purchasing and subcontracting management will also be valued.

Languages

English. Other languages ​​(Basque, French, German) will be considered an asset.

Specific Skills

(preferred)

SAP / BAAN

Other Considerations

Experience abroad is valued.

Availability to travel for stays of 1 or 2 weeks in the destination country.