Global Category Manager
8 days ago
Mataró
ph3Global Category Manager – Direct Procurement /h3 pESP-Mataró (Barcelona) /p pAt HARTMANN, we’re all in to bhelp /b, bcare /b, bprotect /b and bgrow /b. We support healthcare professionals so they can focus on what really matters: positively impacting people’s life. We realise solutions that make a difference. With your commitment, you can grow in your job every day. At HARTMANN we believe in the difference you can make. /p pAs a Global Category Manager – Direct Procurement, you will work closely with teams in a multicultural and cross‑functional environment across several countries and interact with a wide variety of stakeholders – from Supply Chain technicians and managers to RD colleagues and Plant Managers. Navigating these different perspectives and communication styles is a central element of success in this position, so a strong level of intercultural competence and stakeholder empathy is essential. /p pThe role requires a balanced tactical and strategic mindset. Packaging is a highly dynamic and operationally driven category, requiring a high degree of proactiveness and responsiveness to day‑to‑day supply topics. At the same time, the role must maintain a clear strategic direction: driving category strategies, cost optimisation initiatives, and long‑term sourcing decisions. /p pTherefore, in this role, you will collaborate with teams across multiple countries and functions – from Supply Chain and RD to Plant Management – navigating diverse perspectives and driving alignment. You will take ownership of a dynamic, operationally critical category, ensure day‑to‑day supply reliability while shaping its long‑term strategic direction. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead Procurement and Supplier Management of the category under Packaging, as part of Direct Procurement. /li liEngage with HARTMANN’s division stakeholders on demand and requirements (including CRs) to define and set requirements for suppliers. /li liEnsure direct material KPIs are in place to measure and optimise the performance of the Inco categories’ direct material procurement network and sourcing figures. /li liEnsure procurement target achievement for the category, including total sourcing costs. /li liDefine, implement, and execute the category strategy. /li liDefine, implement, and execute strategic sourcing, VAT, design‑to‑cost, and TCO projects. /li liPerform Supplier Management (phase‑in, evaluate, classify, develop, and phase‑out suppliers). /li liConduct procurement market research and bring supplier innovations. /li liPerform risk management (material and suppliers). /li liEnsure negotiation and contract award processes involving relevant stakeholders. /li liEnsure all SOPs, work instructions, guidelines, and legal requirements are followed, with additional focus on Master Data and documentation. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liUniversity degree in Business Administration with purchasing/procurement releases. Preferably Master Engineering. /li liExperience in a similar position. /li liNegotiation skills. /li liFluency in English. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liMultinational company in constant evolution, with more than 200 years of history. /li liPermanent contract. /li liFlexible hours, a hybrid teleworking model, and an intensive workday on Fridays. /li liFlexible remuneration with the possibility of taking out health insurance with special prices and coverage, childcare and training tickets. /li liHealth Insurance. /li liLanguage classes. /li liIndividualised development plan. /li liEmployee store: HARTMANN products with discounts. /li liHARTMANN Benefits Club: offers and discounts on leisure, travel, fashion, etc. /li liPrivate parking for your car or bicycle. /liliFresh fruit in the office for a healthy diet. /li liPossibility of receiving your online purchases at your office. /li liWe remember you and your loved ones with details in special moments (weddings, births, anniversaries in the company). /li /ul pbYour Personal Contact /b /p pMònica Puig /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr