EMEA IT Category Manager Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

Empresa de Seleccion; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Empresa de Seleccion partners with an international company to recruit an IT Category Manager to join the Procurement team in Barcelona. The role covers IT category management across EMEA, combining strategic sourcing with strong stakeholder interaction.

You will manage IT categories (Software/SaaS, Cloud, IT Services, Telecom) and lead end-to-end sourcing, RFI/RFP/RFQ, supplier evaluation, negotiation and contracting. Fluency in English and Spanish required; hybrid work model in Barcelona.

Formación

• Experience in indirect procurement and category management within an international environment.
• Experience leading IT sourcing, supplier negotiations and contracting.
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and balance business needs with procurement objectives.

Responsabilidades

• Manage IT procurement categories across EMEA (Software/SaaS, Cloud, IT Services, Telecom).
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing: market analysis, RFI/RFP/RFQ, supplier evaluation, negotiation and contracting.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost optimisation.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal and other stakeholders as a trusted Procurement advisor.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with technology suppliers.
• Support evolution of procurement processes, governance and ways of working.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Category management

RFP/RFQ/RFI

Stakeholder management

IT procurement

Negotiation

SaaS/Cloud IT

Descripción del empleo

Empresa de Seleccion partners with an international company to recruit an IT Category Manager to join the Procurement team in Barcelona. The role covers IT category management across EMEA, combining strategic sourcing with strong stakeholder interaction.

You will manage IT categories (Software/SaaS, Cloud, IT Services, Telecom) and lead end-to-end sourcing, RFI/RFP/RFQ, supplier evaluation, negotiation and contracting. Fluency in English and Spanish required; hybrid work model in Barcelona.