Global Category Managers - Procurement Transformation

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A highly respected global organization is seeking Global Category Managers in procurement, specialized in pharmaceuticals and healthcare. This role offers the chance to drive procurement transformation across Europe with a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in direct and indirect procurement, with a CIPS qualification being essential. Excellent collaboration and data management skills are necessary for success.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in pharmaceuticals or healthcare sectors.
• Experience with software and digital tools in procurement.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in regulated environments.

Aufgaben

• Drive procurement transformation across Europe.
• Implement best-in-class procurement practices.
• Support innovation and compliance in procurement.

Kenntnisse

Procurement expertise in directs/indirects

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Ausbildung

CIPS qualification

Tools

Digital procurement tools

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Global Category Managers - Directs Procurement (Pharma / Healthcare / Animal Health) - Multiple Roles

To apply please contact Adam at [e-mail]

Highly Reputable Global Brand | €70k - €95k + Package | European Hubs + Remote Flexibility (Amsterdam, Barcelona & Munich Key Hubs)

We are working in close partnership with a highly respected global organisation within the healthcare and life sciences sector, as they continue their procurement transformation journey across both direct and indirect spend. With a growing presence in pharmaceuticals and adjacent markets, this is a unique opportunity to join a business that is shaping the future of its category management capability.

Job Information:

Several Global Category Managers are required to strengthen procurement operations across Europe, with hubs in Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, and Poland. These roles will suit ambitious procurement professionals who thrive in stakeholder engagement, best-practice development, and who want to make an impact in a complex and fast-evolving environment.

What makes this role different:

• A truly global remit, covering a maturing procurement function in pharmaceuticals and healthcare-related categories.
• The chance to influence and implement best-in-class procurement across both direct categories (pharmaceutical ingredients, packaging, R&D, and manufacturing support services) and indirects (IT, SaaS, software tools, and digital platforms).
• A role where you'll not only deliver savings but also support innovation, compliance, and long-term value creation.

What we're looking for:

• Strong procurement expertise in directs and/or indirects, ideally gained within pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, or adjacent regulated industries.
• Exposure to IT & digital procurement (SaaS, software, data tools), with the ability to unlock adoption and efficiency is beneficial but not require
• CIPS (or equivalent) qualification, with demonstrable experience of savings delivery, value tracking, and structured reporting.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in highly regulated, scientific, or technical environments.
• Resilience and capability in working with data, systems, and tools - and bringing clarity to areas that are still developing.

Location & ways of working:

• Roles are available across multiple European hubs, with remote flexibility.
• The organisation is moving toward a hybrid model, so candidates should be commutable to one of the base locations and open to occasional international travel.

This is much more than a sourcing role - it's an opportunity to shape how procurement is embedded within a business that's driving innovation in human and animal health. If you want to combine tangible delivery with long-term capability building, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV to Adam at [e-mail]

Keywords: Procurement, Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Directs, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Veterinary, Indirects, IT Procurement, SaaS, Global, CIPS, Transformation, Directs