GLOBAL CATEGORY MANAGER,SERVICES

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Job title: Global Category Manager, Services
Department: Global Indirect Procurement 
Location: Spain, Madrid
Role: Permanent

Global Category Manager, Services

What this position is about – Purpose:

Join Global Category Team to support managing Services category Globally and drive GIP initiatives in Services worldwide.

What will you do - Responsibilities:

• Procurement Strategy: Propose Global sub-category strategies/guidelines and coordinate Strategic Sourcing activities. Supporting the design and implementation of the appropriate strategies worldwide, working in close collaboration with Regional / Local Procurement teams.

• Market Intelligence: Provide and share Category intelligence / Strategic Insights throughout Procurement and Business networks. Category trends, innovations and supplier insights

• Business Partnership: Ensure solid connections with business stakeholders by demonstrating the value of early engagement, partnership and understanding Business needs and priorities. 

• Supplier Management: Identify, propose and manage Global suppliers pool and develop SRM for selected sub-categories. When applicable, lead and /or support sourcing processes in close cooperation with respective business partners. Negotiate global terms & conditions to ensure optimum and sustainable supply conditions. 

Whom are we looking for – Requirements:

University degree
Minimum 6 years’ experience in a Managerial Role in Procurement 
English - excellent knowledge, additional language (e.g. French) is a plus, but not a must
Skills needed: Strategic thinking, Analytical, Negotiations, Communication, Project Management, Interpersonal, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Decision making, 
Team Spirit and Positive energy

Recruitment process:

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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