Overview
INDIRECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Barcelona |Spain | Part-Full-time | Permanent
About Us
AtSTADA we pursue the purpose of "Taking care of people's health as a trusted partner." All our decisions and actions are driven by our purpose, vision and values. With our wide range of products: Generics, Consumer Healthcare and Specialties, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.
Around 13,000 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA, in order to achieve our ambitious goals and shape a successful future for our company. We continually expand our goals in line with our ambition, and we achieve them with passion, commitment and a growth mindset.
Do you want to be part of a successful international pharmaceutical company and grow with us?
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Indirect Procurement Category Manager to lead the development, execution, and management of sourcing strategies across designated spend categories. This role is critical in delivering value through cost savings, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive procurement excellence and growth within a global organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement category strategies aligned with overall business goals and procurement objectives.
* Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
* Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure procurement delivers value and innovation.
* Monitor market trends and supply risk to identify opportunities for improvement or mitigation.
* Lead cost reduction initiatives and drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements across the category.
* Ensure contracts are commercially sound and reflect the agreed scope, pricing, SLAs, and risk provisions.
* Support budget planning and forecasting by providing accurate cost data and market intelligence.
* Use procurement tools and systems (e.g., e-sourcing platforms, ERP) to manage spend, supplier data, and reporting.
* Maintain compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements.
Experience
* Categories: All indirect categories but Marketing and Logistics experience is required.
* Spanish and English speaking who can collaborate across the global network.
* Candidate must have a Growth mindset, display STADA values and have a Commercial mindset with a strategic approach to sourcing.
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, or a related field; CIPS qualification preferred.
* Proven experience (5+ years) in procurement or category management in a commercial environment – logistics / marketing and sales experience is essential.
* Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation tactics, and procurement best practices.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
* Strong proficiency in MS Office and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
* Demonstrated success in delivering cost savings and process improvements.
How to apply
We look forward to receiving your application through our job portal. At One STADA Career Portal you will also find more job opportunities as we are always looking for talent to strengthen our team in line with our growth ambitions.
STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.
STADA offers a competitive environment for personal and professional development in a growing company full of opportunities.
Our future project requires dynamic and proactive professionals, capable of adding value in a changing environment.
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