Senior Procurement Category Manager, Technology - Barcelona, Remote
Cimpress Services’ central teams keep the company entrepreneurial and laser‑focused on customers, building tools and services that make Cimpress greater than the sum of its businesses. We are problem solvers, storytellers, forward‑thinking, relationship builders, and responsible for company‑wide activities such as accounting, capital allocation, global tax planning, procurement, communication, and risk management.
What You Will Do
* Conduct thorough market research and internal analysis to understand trends, risks, and opportunities within the Technology category (cloud infrastructure and services, SaaS, business solutions, CRM, cybersecurity, collaboration tools, etc.). Based on this analysis, develop procurement strategies and implement projects that align with the organization’s objectives, focusing on cost reduction, spend control, demand management, service improvement, and innovation.
* Manage relationships with suppliers: select suppliers, negotiate contracts and renewals, and manage ongoing performance. Work closely with suppliers to ensure they meet the company’s standards for quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders—technology, operations, finance—to understand needs and ensure procurement strategy supports overall business goals. Act as a bridge between the company and suppliers, facilitating communication and alignment of objectives.
* Identify and mitigate risks related to supply‑chain disruptions, regulatory compliance, and ethical sourcing. Develop contingency plans and ensure procurement practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and CSR standards.
* Play a critical role in developing and implementing sustainable procurement practices. Identify and prioritize environmentally friendly and ethically sourced indirect goods and services, engage suppliers to encourage sustainable practices, and ensure the supply chain meets sustainability and CSR goals.
* Identify and evaluate opportunities for new or improved products that can drive revenue growth. Collaborate with product development teams to bring innovative products to market, aligning with consumer demands and competitive differentiation.
* Participate and support procurement projects in other indirect categories as opportunities arise.
Your Qualifications
* Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a Technical field.
* Possess a minimum of five years of experience in Category Management for Technology, in mature and advanced environments, leading this strategic category within an international corporate framework, managing across diverse business units, geographies, and multiple currencies.
* Strong analytical skills with a comprehensive understanding of business analysis, costing, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.
* Advanced proficiency in the Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
* Complete fluency in English, both written and verbal.
* Fundamental knowledge of legal documentation, with the ability to interpret contracts and determine when to engage legal support.
* Willingness to travel globally around 20 % of the time, with peaks up to 25 %.
Nice To Have
* Fluency in additional languages, particularly German, Italian, or French.
* At least three years of experience in other subcategories within Indirects.
About Us
At Cimpress we’re passionate about empowering people to make an impression through individually meaningful, personalized physical products. We make customized print, signage, apparel, gift, identity merchandise, packaging and other products accessible and affordable to everyone. More than a dozen business units collectively serve tens of millions of customers each year, each tailoring its value proposition to customer needs. We manage our businesses in a decentralized, autonomous manner to stay close to customers, focused, and entrepreneurial.
Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Cimpress exists to help customers live their dreams. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect, and belonging for all, empowering each other to spark new ideas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cimpress is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human‑rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and we strive to do more than the law requires.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level • Employment type: Full‑time • Job function: Marketing and Sales • Industries: Technology, Information and Internet, Advertising Services, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.
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