Direct Procurement Excellence & Category Manager

Roche Holding AG; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Roche Holding AG, basée à Sant Cugat del Vallès, recherche un expert achats pour diriger des catégories directs et moderniser les flux S2P via IA et analyse de données. Vous agirez comme champion numérique et travaillerez avec les équipes commerciales et les fournisseurs pour optimiser les processus et accroître l’agilité.

Le candidat idéal combine expérience en Category Management, compétences en BI (Tableau/Power BI), ERP SAP et sens commercial, avec maîtrise de l’anglais et de l’espagnol.

Formación

• Diplôme de Bachelor en administration des affaires, ingénierie, sciences de la vie ou domaine connexe.
• Master ou certification en achats souhaité (ex. CIPS).
• Maîtrise de l’anglais et de l’espagnol exigée.

Responsabilidades

• Gestion directe de catégories d’achat et soutien aux appels d’offres publics.
• Transformation numérique et intégration de l’IA dans les flux S2P.
• Fournir des analyses spend et dashboards exécutifs.
• Optimisation des processus et amélioration continue du cycle Source-to-Pay.
• Gestion des relations et performances des fournisseurs clés.

Conocimientos

Category Management

S2P Process Knowledge

Data Analytics

Tableau

Power BI

SAP ERP

AI & Automation

Supplier Negotiations

English Fluency

Spanish Proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or procurement certification (CIPS)

Herramientas

SAP ERP

Descripción del empleo

Chez Roche, vous pouvez être vous-même et être apprécié pour les qualités uniques que vous apportez. Notre culture encourage l'expression personnelle, le dialogue ouvert et les connexions authentiques, où vous êtes valorisé, accepté et respecté pour ce que vous êtes, vous permettant de prospérer tant personnellement que professionnellement. Voici comment nous visons à prévenir, arrêter et guérir les maladies et à garantir à chacun l'accès aux soins de santé aujourd'hui et pour les générations à venir. Rejoignez Roche, où chaque voix compte.

La position

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial acumen, proven ability to navigate complex organizational processes, and a passion for driving digital transformation through AI, data analytics, and process automation? As our Procurement Excellence & Category Manager, you will play a dual-impact role: managing direct operational procurement categories while leading the digital modernization of our Source-to-Pay (S2P) workflows.

In this role, you will act as a Category Manager for assigned third-party commercial portfolios (engaging directly with commercial teams, suppliers, and public tenders) while serving as the team’s digital champion, leveraging AI, BI analytics, and process automation to streamline procurement operations and enhance agility across highly interconnected business functions.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Direct Category Management & Commercial Sourcing: End-to-end management of assigned Direct Procurement categories. Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service to support public tenders, conduct market intelligence, lead supplier negotiations, and execute commercial contracts.


• Digital Transformation & AI Integration: Spearhead the adoption of digital technologies, AI-driven tools, and process automation across procurement workflows. Identify manual bottlenecks in S2P operations and implement modern digital solutions to reduce cycle times and eliminate administrative friction.


• Procurement Insights & Data Analytics: Drive spend visibility and data quality across company's systems. Build executive dashboards, track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and deliver predictive spend intelligence to support strategic business decisions.


• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Lead business process re-engineering initiatives across the Source-to-Pay cycle. Design streamlined, \"fit-for-purpose\" workflows that enhance commercial agility while respecting corporate governance standards.


• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management: Manage operational relationships and commercial performance for key category suppliers, driving continuous value, cost optimization, and service level adherence.

Who You Are

We are seeking a highly analytical, commercially savvy procurement professional with proven Category Management experience and expertise in leveraging data, automation, and AI to transform ways of working within complex, matrixed business environments.

Requirements & Hard Skills:

• Education: University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field. Master's degree / MBA or procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS) are desirable.


• Multinational & Complex Process Experience: Proven experience in multinational corporations navigating complex, highly regulated business environments with multi-stakeholder workflows, cross-functional touchpoints, and matrix organization dynamics.


• Procurement & Commercial Acumen (5+ years): Solid hands-on experience managing operational Direct/Commercial Procurement categories, executing supplier negotiations, managing contracts, and supporting commercial teams/tenders.


• Data Analytics, Digital & AI Expertise: Advanced proficiency in BI and spend analytics tools (Tableau, PowerBI), ERP systems (SAP), and vendor portals. Proven experience in business process re-engineering, workflow automation, and adopting AI-driven solutions to optimize procurement operations.


• S2P Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of Source-to-Pay end-to-end cycles, purchasing controls, and spend management frameworks.


• Languages: Business-level fluency in English and Spanish is required (written and spoken).

Soft Skills & Mindset:

• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Outstanding ability to turn complex spend data into actionable commercial insights and strategic category plans.


• Digital Champion & Change Agent: Strong drive to challenge status-quo workflows, embrace new technologies (AI/automation), and lead operational change.


• Pragmatic & Business-Oriented: Ability to balance commercial speed and execution agility with necessary corporate controls.


• Collaborative Influencer & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships, influence diverse internal stakeholders, and drive alignment across complex organizational matrix structures. Demonstrated capability in managing supplier relationships, negotiating value, and navigating conflicting priorities to deliver shared business objectives.

Qui nous sommes

Un avenir plus sain nous pousse à innover. Ensemble, plus de 100 000 employés à travers le monde sont dédiés à faire progresser la science et à garantir à chacun l'accès aux soins de santé aujourd'hui et pour les générations à venir. Nos efforts aboutissent à plus de 26 millions de personnes traitées avec nos médicaments et plus de 30 milliards de tests réalisés avec nos produits de Diagnostique. Nous nous encourageons mutuellement à explorer de nouvelles possibilités, à favoriser la créativité et à conserver nos grandes ambitions, afin de fournir des solutions de santé qui changent des vies et ont un impact mondial.

Construisons ensemble un avenir plus sain.

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