Indirect Procurement Category Manager

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Summary: Seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Manager to define and implement procurement strategies, manage suppliers, and lead negotiations for a leading health and wellness company. Highlights: 1. Lead procurement strategies for OPEX and CAPEX categories 2. Manage key suppliers and lead negotiation processes 3. Promote early procurement involvement in internal business projects Spain, Catalonia, Sant Cugat del Valles, Pharmaceutical, Purchasing / Procurement **Work location:** Spain, Catalonia, Sant Cugat del Valles **Sector:** Pharmaceutical **Role:** Purchasing / Procurement Branch: URIACH Date of last update:06/02/2026 ### **JOB DESCRIPTION** **About Us** With over **185 years of history**, we are a leading health and wellness company. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as **Aquilea, Fisiocrem, Laborest, Sidroga, Biodramina, Aerored, Fave de Fuca, Halibut, Ems, and Depuralina**, with a strong presence across major European markets. We believe in the **power of nature, enhanced by science**, as the best way to improve human health and wellbeing sustainably. Our goal is to create a positive impact on both people's lives and the planet. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled **Indirect Procurement Category Manager** to join our team. **Key Responsibilities** In this role, you will be expected to:* **Strategy Development:** Define and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories (**OPEX and/or CAPEX**) in collaboration with internal stakeholders to optimize costs, quality, service, and value. * **Supplier Management:** Actively manage assigned suppliers to provide a competitive advantage, identifying opportunities and risks through a comprehensive view of the supply chain and **Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)**. * **Sourcing \& Rationalization:** Identify, select, and qualify new suppliers. Lead and execute supplier rationalization programs while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. * **Budgeting \& Planning:** Collaborate with internal departments to prepare the procurement budget, followed by consistent tracking, review, and work plan definition. * **Market Alignment:** Maximize the supply market's contribution to the business strategy and operational goals, performing periodic performance monitoring. * **Negotiation:** Lead negotiation processes and the closing of commercial agreements, driving cost\-reduction programs and monitoring savings. * **Proactive Engagement:** Promote early procurement involvement in internal business projects through proactive stakeholder management. * **Compliance \& Audits:** Supervise adherence to procurement policies and processes, and participate in supplier audits when required. ### **VIEW DETAILS** Type of contract: Permanent job ### **SKILLS REQUIRED** **Requirements: You'll excel if you have...*** **Education:** A degree in **Engineering or Economics**. * **Experience:** At least **3 years of experience** in a similar procurement role, with knowledge of industrialization processes, operations, and services. * **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in **Excel, SAP, and Lean Methodologies**. * **Specialized Training:** Specific training or certification in **Procurement/Supply Chain**. * **Languages:** A **high level of English** is required. * **Mobility:** Availability to travel approximately **30%** of the time.