Head of Purchases

Wallbox Chargers

Head of Purchases overseeing global purchasing strategy focusing on electronic components for EV chargers. Leading supplier negotiations, risk management, and cost optimization for a fast-growing company.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBarcelona • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in global purchasing and sourcing strategies, with a strong focus on electronics and industrial components for EV chargers. Proven ability to lead procurement initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-reduction efforts while ensuring compliance with quality and sustainability standards.

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Global Purchasing StrategySupplier NegotiationCost OptimizationTeam LeadershipFluent in English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

PurchasingProcurementStrategic SourcingCost-Reduction InitiativesSupplier Performance TrackingShould-Cost AnalysisValue EngineeringRisk Mitigation StrategiesData AnalysisProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationMentoringInfluencing

Industry Keywords

ElectronicsPower ElectronicsPCBsSemiconductorsConnectorsCablesEV ChargersSupply Chain ManagementSustainability StandardsESG Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the global purchasing and sourcing strategy aligned with Wallbox’s growth and industrial roadmap.
Lead procurement of electronic components (PCBs, semiconductors, power electronics, connectors, cables, sensors, etc.) specifically for EV chargers.
Manage and negotiate strategic supplier agreements, including pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, and long-term contracts.
Develop and maintain a robust supplier base, implementing dual-sourcing and risk-mitigation strategies.
Lead cost-reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis, value engineering, and strategic negotiation.
Partner with Engineering and Industrialization teams during New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure cost efficiency, material availability, and manufacturability.
Monitor global market trends (semiconductors, electronics, raw materials) and proactively anticipate supply chain risks.
Ensure purchasing processes comply with quality, ESG, and sustainability standards.
Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global purchasing team.
Track and report key purchasing metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, OTIF (On-Time, In-Full), lead times, and risk indicators.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of proven experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing within international environments.
Strong background in electronics or industrial components (power electronics, PCBs, connectors, cables, semiconductors).
Proven experience in complex supplier negotiation and continuous cost optimization.
Deep experience working with international suppliers and managing global supply networks.
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance.
Strong data-driven, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, or coordinating purchasing teams.
Fluent in English + Spanish

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Hybrid work schedule and half Fridays.
First-class private health insurance.
Flexible compensation tickets valid for transportation, childcare, and restaurant/food delivery apps
Variety of breakfast and lunch dishes, every day, at a discounted price at our canteen