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