EMEA Regional Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Quaker Houghton; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Competitive pay with bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid volunteering leave

Continuous training tools

Job summary

A leading industrial process fluids company seeks an EMEA Category Manager in Barcelona to develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct materials. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing within chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetics industries. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive pay with bonuses, and a focus on career growth within a diverse global team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and contracting.
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic sourcing plans.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the practical adoption of the cross-functional Category Management process.
• Create and maintain global category strategies for direct materials.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies for supplier selection.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Negotiation strategies

Supplier performance management

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

English proficiency

Job description

A leading industrial process fluids company seeks an EMEA Category Manager in Barcelona to develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct materials. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing within chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetics industries. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive pay with bonuses, and a focus on career growth within a diverse global team.