The ESGroup is a European holding company established to be a global leader in engineered stone products. The Group companies are Marmite, Acquabella, F&D, MCBath, Fiora, Nuovvo, Aquatica, MTI Baths and Resiblock. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Group Category Manager to join our team.
As a Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, selecting, qualifying, and continuously developing the best supply base through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles, aiming to exceed internal and external customer expectations at a global level for the assigned categories.
Develop and implement category strategies, coordinating with global and local teams and ensuring alignment with operations to guarantee business continuity and future scalability.
Lead the assigned categories at a global level.
Manage, plan, and track procurement activities, cost budgets, business spending, and savings forecasts for the category.
Adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs, recommending and executing frame agreements as approved.
Define and maintain local standard agreements with major suppliers, ensuring compliance with Company directives and guidelines.
Contribute to setting and implementing budgets and targets within the strategic framework.
Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Science in Engineering or Economics.
Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in sourcing and category management, with sound knowledge of industrial companies.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, internal and external customers, R&D, and Local Divisions.
Cultural awareness, excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Strong contract management skills, including drafting specialized terms and dispute procedures.
Proficient in procurement-related systems such as SIEVO, SAP, market indices, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
If you are passionate about driving global procurement excellence, working in an international environment, and making a real impact through strategic sourcing, we invite you to be part of our dynamic and ambitious team.
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