Global Mechanical Category Leader

Mirion Technologies, Inc.; Spain; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Global Mechanical Category Manager to lead category strategies across our global mechanical spend portfolio in a hybrid Europe setting.

This strategic role blends engineering knowledge with procurement and stakeholder management to deliver sustainable value. You will work with engineering, operations, manufacturing and finance to optimize sourcing, strengthen supplier partnerships and drive growth through innovative strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• MBA qualification desirable.
• Solid experience in category management, strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Strong technical or engineering background (ideally Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience developing and executing category strategies within a global environment.
• Industrial or manufacturing sector experience (Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Rail, Advanced Manufacturing).
• Proven track record of supplier management, contract negotiations and delivering commercial value.
• Good level of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category strategies that align with business objectives and deliver measurable value.
• Analyse spend patterns, market trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities, risks and efficiencies.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation and performance management activities across global operations.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic supplier relationships that support quality, delivery, innovation and sustainability goals.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts to achieve the best value while mitigating risk.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, operations and finance to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead change management initiatives to support the successful implementation of sourcing projects and new ways of working.
• Develop category methodologies, governance and best practice processes that can be deployed globally.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop robust mitigation and contingency plans.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Engineering background

Change management

Global sourcing

Education

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

MBA

Job description

Mirion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Global Mechanical Category Manager to lead category strategies across our global mechanical spend portfolio in a hybrid Europe setting.

This strategic role blends engineering knowledge with procurement and stakeholder management to deliver sustainable value. You will work with engineering, operations, manufacturing and finance to optimize sourcing, strengthen supplier partnerships and drive growth through innovative strategies.