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Category Manager (Industrial Sector)

On-site in Barcelona·Added 24 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Category Management positions within industrial environments.
Knowledge of strategic sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, and end-to-end procurement processes.
Experience participating in direct and indirect purchasing improvement projects.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple stakeholders.
Analytical profile, results-oriented, and with a strategic vision.
Communication, influence, and negotiation skills.
Ability to operate within international and matrix organizations.
Knowledge of ERP tools, with experience in SAP being valued.
High level of Spanish and English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Joining a leading and growing industrial company.
Active participation in a Procurement area transformation project.
International exposure and coordinated work with global teams.
High level of autonomy and capacity for impact on the purchasing strategy.
Professional development plan and internal growth opportunities.

The role

We are looking for a Category Manager to lead the strategy and management of local categories within a leading industrial organization currently evolving its purchasing model. The position offers international visibility, interaction with multiple business areas, and a real capacity to impact costs, suppliers, and processes.

Opportunity to join a leading industrial company.
Immersed in a process of transformation and professionalization of the Purchasing area

What you'll do

Reporting to the Purchasing Management in Spain, the selected candidate will assume the following responsibilities:

Define, develop, and implement purchasing strategies for the assigned local categories.
Lead Strategic Sourcing processes, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
Analyze supply markets and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and service optimization.
Comprehensively manage negotiation and award processes with suppliers.
Develop and implement contracting strategies for materials, products, and services.
Coordinate activity with global category teams to ensure strategic and methodological alignment.
Manage and develop long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.
Drive processes for the evaluation and continuous improvement of supplier performance.
Participate in initiatives for the consolidation and optimization of the supply base.
Collaborate with technical, operations, and business teams in the definition of needs and specifications.
Guarantee continuity of supply, mitigating risks and ensuring the competitiveness of the supply chain.
Promote the use of digital tools and continuous improvement projects within Procurement.
Contribute to transformation, operational efficiency, and innovation projects within the purchasing area.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
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Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry: Staffing

In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a leading industrial company with a solid track record and international presence. It is currently driving an ambitious Procurement transformation and optimization program, offering the opportunity to participate actively in strategic projects for improvement, digitalization, and value creation.
The organization is committed to the professional development of its teams and works under an international and matrix structure, promoting collaboration between business, operations, and purchasing areas at both local and global levels.

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