Procurement Category Manager (Capex & Projects)

Mission Foods Iberia; Comunidad Valenciana; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Procurement Category Manager to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the EU Project Team to develop and implement procurement strategies that ensure project delivery is on time, within budget, and compliant with corporate policies. You will manage supplier relationships, lead tendering processes, and create a comprehensive price matrix to optimize procurement efficiency. If you have a strong background in procurement and a passion for driving project success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Formación

• Min 5 years experience in purchasing/buying role, ideally capex procurement.
• CIPS or equivalent certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide procurement support for site capacity and expansion initiatives.
• Lead tender processes and negotiate contract terms for best value.
• Develop supplier portfolio and ensure performance meets project requirements.

Conocimientos

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Tendering Processes

Procurement Strategies

Project Management

Educación

Degree in Technical, Engineering, or Supply Related Field

CIPS or Equivalent Procurement Certification

Descripción del empleo

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will work alongside the EU Project Team, providing effective procurement support for major site capacity and expansion initiatives. Develop and implement procurement strategies to support project delivery - on time, within budget, and in compliance with corporate policies.

Develop an overview of common capex items and categories (including material delivery systems, mixers, packing equipment, automation, control systems, integrators, etc.) and build a price matrix and contract database in support of budget creation and efficient execution for future projects.

Supplier management - develop a portfolio of suppliers to support project delivery and build and maintain relationships. Ensure supplier performance meets project requirements.

Tendering and contracting – lead tender processes, evaluate bids, and negotiate contract terms and supplier service level agreements to secure the best value and risk mitigation for the business. Group/consolidate requirements where possible and agree on tiered, volume-based price structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective procurement support for major site capacity and expansion initiatives. Develop and implement procurement strategies to support project delivery - on time, within budget, and in compliance with corporate policies.
• Develop an overview of common capex items and categories (including material delivery systems, mixers, packing equipment, automation, control systems, integrators, etc.) and build a price matrix and contract database.
• Supplier management - develop a portfolio of suppliers to support project delivery and build and maintain relationships. Ensure supplier performance meets project requirements.
• Tendering and contracting – lead tender processes, evaluate bids, and negotiate contract terms and supplier service level agreements to secure the best value and risk mitigation for the business.

Qualifications

• CIPS or equivalent procurement certification. Educated to Degree Level or above (ideally technical, engineering, or supply related).
• Min 5 years experience within a similar environment/sector in a purchasing/buying role, capex procurement.
• Experience: Food/Bakery/FMCG manufacturer procurement experience would be preferential but not essential.

Category Manager • Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain