PstrongIT Indirect Procurement Manager - EMEA /strong /ppbr/ppstrongAbout the Company /strong /ppWell-known multinational company with a strong international footprint. /ppbr/ppstrongAbout the Opportunity /strong /ppWe are looking for an strongIT Category Manager /strong to join an international procurement team and take ownership of strategic indirect spend categories across EMEA, with a strong focus on IT procurement. /ppbr/ppThis is not a traditional operational purchasing position. We are looking for someone with a genuine strongcategory management and strategic sourcing mindset /strong, capable of acting as a business partner and building strong relationships across an international stakeholder environment. /ppbr/ppThe 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. /ppIf you enjoy combining strategy, stakeholder management and hands-on execution within international environments, this could be an exciting next step. /ppbr/ppstrongWhat will you be doing? /strong /pulliShape and implement category strategies across IT and indirect spend areas within EMEA. /liliTake ownership of the IT supplier landscape, identifying opportunities for optimization, innovation and long-term value creation. /liliLead sourcing initiatives end-to-end, including RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection and contract negotiations. /liliDrive supplier consolidation, cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. /liliBuild strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across IT, Finance, HR, Legal and other business functions. /liliTranslate business requirements into sourcing opportunities and procurement strategies. /liliAct as a trusted advisor and strategic partner within the organization. /liliMonitor market trends, supplier ecosystems and innovation opportunities. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongWhat are we looking for? /strong /pulliSolid experience within strongIndirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management /strong environments. /liliStrong exposure to IT-related categories such as strongSoftware, SaaS, Telecom, IT Services or Technology Vendors /strong. /liliExperience in strongcategory ownership and strategy development /strong, beyond transactional purchasing activities. /liliStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills within international or matrix organizations. /liliComfortable navigating evolving environments and helping build processes and best practices. /liliProactive, hands-on and collaborative mindset. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongWhat’s in it for you? /strong /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