About the Company
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Well-known multinational company with a strong international footprint.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an IT Category Manager to join an international procurement team and take ownership of strategic indirect spend categories across EMEA, with a strong focus on IT procurement.
This is not a traditional operational purchasing position. We are looking for someone with a genuine category management and strategic sourcing mindset, capable of acting as a business partner and building strong relationships across an international stakeholder environment.
The role offers the opportunity to play a key part in an evolving procurement organization, contributing directly to supplier strategy, category development and long‑term value creation.
If you enjoy combining strategy, stakeholder management and hands‑on execution within international environments, this could be an exciting next step.
What will you be doing?
Shape and implement category strategies across IT and indirect spend areas within EMEA.
Take ownership of the IT supplier landscape, identifying opportunities for optimization, innovation and long‑term value creation.
Lead sourcing initiatives end-to-end, including RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection and contract negotiations.
Drive supplier consolidation, cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across IT, Finance, HR, Legal and other business functions.
Translate business requirements into sourcing opportunities and procurement strategies.
Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner within the organization.
Monitor market trends, supplier ecosystems and innovation opportunities.
What are we looking for?
Solid experience within Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management environments.
Strong exposure to IT-related categories such as Software, SaaS, Telecom, IT Services or Technology Vendors.
Experience in category ownership and strategy development, beyond transactional purchasing activities.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within international or matrix organizations.
Comfortable navigating evolving environments and helping build processes and best practices. xhfqzwm
Proactive, hands‑on and collaborative mindset.
What’s in it for you?
Strategic role with regional and international exposure
Opportunity to contribute to a real procurement transformation journey
High visibility and interaction with international stakeholders
Dynamic and multicultural environment
Hybrid model based in Barcelona area
Competitive compensation package + bonus + benefits
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