Date:  Feb 14, 2025
Location: 

Valencia, ES

Company:  PowerCo Battery Spain, S.A.U.
Level of Experience:  Professionals
Job Function:  Operations
Job ID:  3234

Supplier and Spare Parts Expert

 
With whom you will CELLebrate

The mission has started. We proudly announce that we are starting the ramp up of our own cell manufacturing in Valencia. In this, the tasks and requirements of operations are varied. Operations takes care of all production related activities within the battery cell production. Our responsibilities vary from planning, constructing and rolling out the forthcoming battery cell factories. Furthermore, planning and implementing operating functions such as logistics, quality, production and plant management is also key elements within the area of operations. 

The Supplier and Spare Parts Expert in the Maintenance Department is responsible for ensuring the efficient procurement, management, and optimization of spare parts and coordinating supplier relationships to support maintenance operations.

This role focuses on ensuring the availability of critical components, optimizing inventory levels, and maintaining high standards of supplier performance. The position requires technical expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and familiarity with modern tools like SAP. 

  
 
How you will CELLebrate
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality spare parts and maintenance-related services.
  • Monitoring the supplier performance based on cost, quality, and delivery reliability metrics.
  • Oversee the procurement, storage, and distribution of spare parts to meet maintenance demands.
  • Process Optimization and Standardization developing and implementing standardized processes for spare parts procurement and inventory management.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
  • Activly collaboration with cross functional teams for problem-solving processes.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction projects.
  
 
What you need for our CELLebration
  • Higher technical education (e.g., mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance, supply chain management, or related fields).
  • Proficiency in SAP or similar inventory and procurement management systems.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes, inventory optimization, and supplier evaluation.
  • Familiarity with maintenance standards and best practices (e.g., TPM, RCM).
  • Understanding of occupational health and safety standards in Spain is a plus.
  
 
What else can you bring
  • Please submit your CV in English.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier management, spare parts management, or a related role.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken) is required. Knowledge of Chinese is considered an advantage.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel occasionally, including trips to China.
 
What to look forward to
  • PowerCo Battery Spain provides an unique opportunity to be part of a growing company with a strong sustainable and innovative conscience. With a flexible, friendly and ambitious work environment. In addition, it will allow you to advance your career alongside a group of diverse and talented colleagues.
  • Permanent contract and competitive remuneration packet.
  • Flat hierarchies.
  • Shift work
   
Company:  PowerCo Battery Spain, S.A.U.
Location: 

Valencia, ES

Job Function:  Operations
Level of Experience:  Professionals
Job ID:  3234

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. 
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo is open to hire people of all abilities including those with certificate of disabilities. Our company is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces neurodiversity, functional diversity, and all facets of individual differences. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating a workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued.