Are you ready to be part of shaping global category strategies, driving sourcing excellence, building supplier relationships, and acting as the key link between regional teams and general ambitions? Then you could be our new Global Sourcing Manager, EMEA.
Key Responsibilities
- Support defining and executing category strategies within the global category team, ensuring regional stakeholder needs are reflected.
- Lead sourcing activities and cost‑saving initiatives, including market analysis, supplier selection, and project implementation.
- Act as the regional point of contact, liaising closely with Operations and other internal teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment.
- Manage supplier relationships and maintain up‑to‑date market and supplier intelligence to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support strategic collaboration, working with integral category team colleagues, stakeholders and business partners to drive measurable impact.
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant degree in Economics, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
- 5+ years of experience in category management across regional or global supply chains.
- Experience or interest in sustainable procurement and working with suppliers to improve ESG performance.
- Strong supplier relationship management, financial acumen, and proven ability to lead sourcing activities and cost‑saving initiatives.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a structured approach to project execution.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to operate effectively in an international environment.
- Experience in the Chemicals and/or Coatings industry is a plus.
Location and Reporting
The position is based in our Spain (Polinya) office and reports directly to our Procurement Director, EMEA.
Application Deadline
Application due.
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