Category & NPD Specialist

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Job Summary: Fluidra is seeking a Category & NPD Specialist for its Global Procurement team, leading sourcing for New Product Development (NPD) and managing the packaging and manuals category. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic role with global visibility 2. High level of autonomy and decision-making authority 3. Development in a hybrid role bridging procurement and innovation Job Description Apply Now * Submit application now * Start * **Please wait...** Category \& NPD Specialist Publication start date: 11/6/26 ### **About Fluidra:** Fluidra, a multinational company listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, is a global leader in the swimming pool and wellness industry. With over 50 years of history, it drives innovation through the development of technological solutions for a global market. ### **About the Role:** We are looking for a **Category \& NPD Specialist** to join our Global Procurement team, playing a key role in **bridging procurement, engineering, and innovation**. This position combines two main responsibilities: * Leading sourcing for **New Product Development (NPD)** projects * Managing the **packaging and manuals** category. You will have direct impact on cost optimization, supplier selection, and the success of global product launches. ### **Responsibilities:** ### **NPD (New Product Development)** * Involve Procurement from early stages in new product development * Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to define viable solutions * Identify and select optimal suppliers based on cost, quality, and capability * Ensure achievement of cost, timeline, and feasibility targets * Manage multiple projects in parallel, monitoring milestones, risks, and requirements ### **Category Management – Packaging \& Manuals** * Lead sourcing and strategy for these categories (suppliers, volume, contracts) * Drive productivity initiatives (cost, specifications, consolidation) * Develop suppliers across cost, quality, innovation, and capacity * Work with stakeholders on redesigns, sustainability, and product improvements ### **Supplier \& Stakeholder Management** * Negotiate commercial terms (price, lead time, MOQ, contracts) * Evaluate suppliers (cost, quality, risk, performance) * Manage incidents and contingency plans * Exert cross-functional influence without hierarchical leadership ### **Profile:** * 2–5 years of experience in **Procurement / Strategic Sourcing / Category Management** * Experience in industrial categories (packaging, metals, components, etc.) * Strong experience in **supplier negotiation and management** * Analytical capability (cost breakdown, benchmarking, should\-cost) * Experience in industrial or multinational environments * Advanced English (B2–C1\) Engineering degree is a plus. ### **What Fluidra Offers:** * Strategic role with global visibility * High level of autonomy and decision-making authority * International and collaborative environment * Development in a hybrid role bridging procurement and innovation Apply Now * Submit application now * Start * **Please wait...**