Global Category Manager – Strategic Procurement & Growth

Embla Medical; Szczecin; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team culture

Private medical care

Career growth opportunities

Sport card support

Social fund (ZFŚS)

Modern Scandinavian-style workspace

Job summary

Embla Medical is seeking a procurement professional to own global category strategies and lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across a broad portfolio. You will build partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to translate business priorities into practical procurement solutions.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, financial acumen and an analytical mindset. You will work in a hybrid setup connected to the Szczecin office, with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including total cost of ownership.
• Excellent negotiation, contract and supplier management skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel.
• Clear written and verbal communication in Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute global category strategies across a broad portfolio, aligning business needs with procurement objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement initiatives: spend analysis, RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contracting.
• Build trusted partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, R&D and other functions.
• Translate data and market insights into measurable results: P&L savings, working capital improvements, risk mitigation.
• Manage supplier performance through negotiations, contracts and improvement plans covering quality, service and cost.
• Strengthen procurement practices through governance, and develop the Procurement Specialists on defined projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Excel

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

Embla Medical is seeking a procurement professional to own global category strategies and lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across a broad portfolio. You will build partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to translate business priorities into practical procurement solutions.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, financial acumen and an analytical mindset. You will work in a hybrid setup connected to the Szczecin office, with opportunities for professional growth and