Global Strategic Procurement Manager

Confidential; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Annual bonus

Hybrid working model

Career growth opportunities

Global exposure

Job summary

Confidential, a leading multinational, is seeking an experienced Global Strategic Procurement Manager with a focus on Indirect spend in Professional Services. You will work across regions to shape category strategies and optimize supplier relationships.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing in a multinational, strong negotiation and analytics, and proficiency with SAP Ariba / Coupa / GEP. Hybrid work and international exposure are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management within a multinational environment.
• Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories, ideally within Professional Services.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and value creation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to transform data into actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with experience across multiple functions and geographies.
• Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP, or similar systems.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category and sourcing strategies across Professional Services including Financial Services, Sustainability, Consulting, Insurance, Risk Management, and Legal Services.
• Leverage market intelligence and supplier insights to identify opportunities for value creation and innovation.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee supplier performance management activities, including business reviews and performance assessments.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from negotiation and execution through compliance monitoring and renewals.
• Deliver cost optimization and business value through spend analysis and benchmarking.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

GEP

Job description

We are partnering with a leading multinational organization to identify an experienced Global Strategic Procurement Manager on Indirect spend focus on Profesional services. This is a unique opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a strategic, global environment and is passionate about driving value, influencing stakeholders, and leading complex sourcing initiatives across key Professional Services categories.

In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple regions, shape category strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a world-class procurement organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category and sourcing strategies across Professional Services, including Financial Services, Sustainability, Consulting, Insurance, Risk Management, and Legal Services.
• Leverage market intelligence, supplier insights, and industry trends to identify opportunities for value creation and innovation.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee supplier performance management activities, including business reviews and performance assessments.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from negotiation and execution through compliance monitoring and renewals.
• Deliver cost optimization and business value through spend analysis, benchmarking, supplier rationalization, and sourcing excellence.
• Identify and mitigate category and supplier risks while ensuring business continuity.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and Operational Procurement teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, promoting procurement best practices and supporting organizational change initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management within a multinational environment.
• Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories, ideally within Professional Services.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering cost savings and value creation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to transform data into actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working across multiple functions and geographies.
• Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP, or similar systems.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

What's on Offer

• Permanent employment within a stable and growing international organization.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to global stakeholders and international procurement initiatives.
• A strategic role with significant visibility and the opportunity to influence key business decisions.