Senior Specialist, Global Category Procurement (M/F/X)

Manpower España·Madrid, Spain

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Manpower España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

Senior Specialist, Global Category Procurement (M/F/X)

At ManpowerGroup we are looking for a Senior Specialist, Global Category Procurement to join a stable project at a leading multinational pharmaceutical company.

We are looking for professionals with solid experience in strategic procurement and global category management, who want to be part of an international environment, collaborating with global teams and leading high-impact sourcing initiatives.

🔍 About the role

You will be part of the global procurement team, responsible for managing strategic sourcing processes from start to finish, developing relationships with key suppliers, and collaborating with international stakeholders to drive optimization, innovation, and value generation initiatives.

What you'll do

📌 What you will do

  • Lead global strategic sourcing processes from start to finish (RFI, RFP, supplier evaluation, negotiation, awarding, and implementation).
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for the assigned category.
  • Analyze markets, suppliers, costs, and trends to identify savings, innovation, and risk mitigation opportunities.
  • Prepare business cases, cost models, and commercial scenarios to support decision-making.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
  • Identify and manage operational, financial, and supply risks within the category.
  • Drive cost optimization, productivity, and innovation initiatives together with suppliers.

What we're looking for

What we are looking for

  • University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Life Sciences, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or similar roles.
  • Experience managing indirect spend categories in international or multinational environments.
  • Ability to lead complex sourcing projects independently.
  • Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
  • Experience with Procurement and ERP tools, especially SAP and Ariba.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and global environment.
  • English level C1 or equivalent (mandatory).

What you'll get

🌍 What we offer

  • Stable project with permanent contract through Manpower.
  • Immediate start.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Hybrid work model (approximately 2 days on-site at the Madrid office and the rest remote).
  • Manpower benefits: flexible compensation card, discounts on health insurance, transportation, childcare, and other benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities within a leading pharmaceutical company.

Global categories

The positions will be focused on one of the following global categories:

  • Information Technology (IT)
  • HR & Professional Services
  • Veterinary Devices
  • Marketing

Additional information

🚀 Would you like to join a global procurement team, leading strategic projects with international impact within a leading pharmaceutical company?

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About the company

Manpower España

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