Adecco Permanent Recruitment is currently hiring a Technical Procurement Specialist for an international high‐tech company that is establishing a new operation in Braga.
Key Responsibilities:
* Source and procure highly technical components, materials, and assemblies across mechanics, electronics, and mechatronic systems.
* Work closely with engineering teams to understand specifications, drawings, and BOMs.
* Build and maintain a structured supplier database, focusing on local and international vendors.
* Evaluate quotations based on technical and commercial criteria.
* Manage purchase orders, delivery deadlines, cost targets, and quality expectations.
* Support industrialisation phases (prototype - pilot - serial production).
* Develop alternative supplier options and support risk‐mitigation strategies.
Requirements:
* 3+ years of experience in highly technical procurement or sourcing.
* Engineering background (mechanics, electronics, mechatronics).
* Strong experience working with technical drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
* Preferred experience in aeronautics, automotive, electronics or small appliances.
* Ability to evaluate suppliers technically, negotiate effectively, and manage relationships.
* Structured, proactive, highly detail‐oriented working style.
* Fluent English (Portuguese is a plus).