pTITLE: Associate Category Manager /pbrRevise detenidamente toda la documentación de la solicitud antes de hacer clic en el botón de solicitar al final de esta descripción.brpDEPARTMENT: Procurement /ppREPORTING TO: Strategic Sourcing Manager /ppOFFICE LOCATION: Madrid, Spain /ppROLE TYPE: Hybrid, Full-time /ppIPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions. /ppThrough our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency. /ppJoin a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success. /pp of the Team /ppThe procurement team operates as a globally centralised, highly collaborative function, partnering closely with stakeholders across all regions and business units. The team is led by a Senior Director based in our India office, supported by a Strategic Sourcing Manager in New York, and experienced procurement professionals located in Madrid, Spain, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and rolls into the Chief Administrative Officer, based in London. /ppTogether, we work as a high‐performance, globally aligned team, focused on driving enterprise‐wide value, strengthening supplier partnerships, and delivering operational excellence across the entire procurement lifecycle. /ppRole Overview: /ppThe Associate Category Manageris responsible for the effective execution of day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring that purchasing transactions, supplier onboarding, and contract administration are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies. /ppThis role supports strategic sourcing managers by managing operational procurement processes, including purchase order creation, vendor setup and documentation, contract tracking, contingent worker administration, and coordination with Finance and Accounts Payable. The Procurement Specialist serves as a key point of contact for stakeholders, helping guide them through procurement processes while maintaining governance and data integrity. /ppWhile primarily operational in nature, the role contributes to cost control and process improvement by identifying inefficiencies, supporting reporting requirements, and ensuring adherence to preferred supplier and contracting frameworks. /ppIn short, the Associate Category Managerensures procurement runs smoothly, compliantly, and consistently, enabling the broader team to focus on strategic value creation. /ppKey Responsibilities: /ppProcure‐to‐Pay Operational Execution /pulliManage the end-to-end P2P process for assigned categories, including PO creation, approval routing, and supplier onboarding. /liliEnsure compliance with procurement policies, contracting frameworks, and preferred supplier programs. /liliOwn operational procurement outputs for assigned categories under guidance from senior team members. /li /ulpSupplier Category Support /pulliIdentify, evaluate, and select suppliers aligned with approved sourcing strategies.



/liliMaintain supplier relationships, gather market intelligence, and monitor supplier performance. /liliSupport and participate in supplier performance reviews and business review meetings. /li /ulpContracting Governance /pulliPartner with Legal to support contract administration, ensuring commercial accuracy and alignment with business requirements. /liliTrack contract status, expirations, renewals, and documentation. /liliMaintain strong data integrity across procurement systems and records. /li /ulpReporting Continuous Improvement /pulliPublish and maintain monthly procurement KPIs (e.g., savings, compliance, delivery performance, spend under management). /liliIdentify improvement opportunities to enhance process efficiency and stakeholder experience. /liliContribute to annual cost‐saving initiatives and process enhancement projects. /liliTrack, document, and report realized savings and cost‐avoidance outcomes. /li /ulpHow You Will Make an Impact: /pulliAccelerate business decisions by turning purchasing needs into clean, on‐time POs, ensuring stakeholders have what they need to execute with speed and certainty. /liliRaise procurement standards by embedding policy compliance and preferred‐supplier usage into day‐to‐day operations—improving control, audit readiness, and risk coverage. /liliUnlock measurable savings by supporting sourcing events and tracking realized benefits—translating negotiations and demand shaping into tangible PL impact. /liliStrengthen supplier performance by feeding the team with reliable data and insights, enabling better SLAs, delivery reliability, and service quality in business reviews. /liliImprove the stakeholder experience through clear guidance, responsive support, and predictable cycle times—making procurement a trusted, easy‐to‐use partner. /liliProtect commercial outcomes by ensuring contracts reflect what the business really needs (scope, pricing, terms)—lowering leakage and preventing surprises post‐signature. /liliMake data a strategic asset by maintaining high integrity across systems (vendors, contracts, POs, KPIs), enabling accurate reporting and smarter decisions. /liliDrive continuous improvement by spotting process bottlenecks and proposing practical fixes that shorten lead times, reduce rework, and scale across regions. /liliEnable global consistency by aligning with colleagues in NA/EMEA/APAC, helping standardize ways of working and amplifying best practices across the function. /liliDe‐risk operations by coordinating clean handovers, documentation, and SOPs that ensure business continuity even as priorities shift. /li /ulpEssential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Role: /ppProfessional Experience /pulli3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing roles. /liliExperience managing categories such as electronics, servers, networking equipment, cabling, software, licenses, hardware/software maintenance, installation,



consulting, and similar services. /liliDemonstrated negotiation experience with suppliers. /li /ulpTechnical Skills /pulliStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general digital tools. /liliExperience with Oracle ERP (highly desirable). /liliFamiliarity with P2P systems, contract lifecycle workflows, and vendor management tools. /li /ulpInterpersonal Skills /pulliStrong verbal and written English communication skills. /liliExcellent stakeholder‐management capabilities across multiple levels. /liliStrong analytical and problem‐solving skills with the ability to close tasks independently. /liliHigh level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to operate in a fast‐paced integral environment. /liliProactive, self‐starter mindset with the ability to work under minimal supervision. /liliCollaborative team player comfortable working across NA, EMEA and/or APAC. /li /ulpEducation Certifications /pulliBachelor's degree in Procurement, International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Compliance, or related field. /liliProfessional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are strongly preferred. /li /ulpWhat's in It for You? /ppAt IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees. /ppIn addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we're pleased to offer benefits including: /ppCompetitive Base Salaries /pulliBenefits package: Private Health Insurance + Pluxee Transport Pass + Pluxee Restaurant Pass /liliAdditional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering /liliTuition Reimbursement /liliCertification Bonus Program /liliAccess to "IPC University" our Internal E-Learning Platform /liliAccess to LinkedIn Learning /liliStructured Onboarding Training and Peer Mentor Support /liliWellness Program /liliEmployee Referral Scheme /li /ulpFurther information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process. /ppAdditional Information: /ppAt IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some employees may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs. /ppYour precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC. /ppYou can explore more about our culture, offerings and commitment on and 's Work Culture: /ppThe IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today. /ppOur strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness. /ppWe live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. xsgfvud Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years. /p

📌 Associate Category Manager (Madrid)
🏢 IPC Systems
📍 Madrid