Responsibilities / TasksFor our offices in Alcobendas (Madrid), we are looking for aRegional Category Manager Professional Services DACH, EE, NCE.Main duties:Develop, implement, and continuously refine the category strategyfor Professional Services and related indirect spend areas, ensuring alignment with overall procurement and business objectives.Execute the category strategythrough high-quality tenders, competitive negotiations, supplier evaluation, and structured supplier relationship management.Partner closely with procurement managers and key stakeholdersacross functions to communicate, align, and operationalize procurement strategies effectively.Identify, quantify, and deliver cost-saving opportunities, ensuring achievement of annual savings targets while maintaining service quality and risk-mitigated supply.Build and maintain an optimal portfolio of integral, regional, and local suppliers, ensuring the right balance of competition, innovation, capability, and resilience.Manage total category spendwith a holistic, end-to-end supply chain perspective to achieve best-in-class cost structures, value creation, and process efficiency.Drive internationalization of procurement activities, promoting harmonization, standardization, and cross-country sourcing synergies.Lead continuous improvementby optimizing procurement processes, tools, policies, KPIs, and governance frameworks.Ensure full compliancewith procurement policies, processes, contractual standards, and digital tools (e.g., Ariba, S2P systems).Analyze market trends, benchmarking data, and supplier performance to proactively adjust category strategies.Manage risks, including contractual, operational, and supply-market risks, with clear mitigation plans.Support strategic initiatives such as sustainability programs, supplier innovation, and digital transformation within procurement.Your Profile / QualificationsResidence in Madrid is a must.Master's degreein Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Manage