Role Overview

This Category Manager for Indirect Procurement will lead the strategic sourcing and management of the Contingent Labor category on a global scale. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing a global Managed Service Provider (MSP) model, specifically focusing on white-collar and professional services. The successful candidate will drive commercial value, mitigate risk, and ensure high-quality service delivery through cross‑functional collaboration with HR, Legal, Finance, and IT.

Responsibilities

Execute a global category strategy for contingent labor, focusing on professional and white‑collar workforces.

Standardize procurement processes for temporary labor, including rate card development, supplier consolidation, scorecarding, and compliance tracking.

Negotiate complex integral contracts, focusing on pricing structures, SLAs, and favorable commercial terms.

Conduct regular spend analysis to identify cost‑saving opportunities and demand‑management improvements.

Act as the primary procurement point of contact for general business leaders regarding MSP expertise.

Collaborate with Legal and Risk departments to ensure screening, co‑employment, and other regional labor law compliance.

Monitor MSP performance against KPIs and operational metrics.





Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives with key suppliers to enhance candidate quality and reduce time‑to‑fill.

Qualifications

Experience operating within a global or matrixed organization, managing stakeholders across different time zones and cultures.

Strong commercial acumen in labor market trends, rate benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) models.

Demonstrated ability to lead large‑scale, multi‑regional projects from inception to completion.

Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or Tableau) to drive category insights.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence executive‑level stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

📌 Global Category Manager (Barcelona) (Madrid)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Madrid