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help

,

care

,

protect

and

grow

. We support healthcare professionals, that they can focus on what really matters: to positively impact people’s life. We realize solutions that make a difference. And with your commitment you can grow on your job every day. At HARTMANN we believe in the difference you can make.

Join our team as a

Global Category Manager – Direct Procurement

As a

General 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 R&D; 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.

The 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 optimization initiatives, and long-term sourcing decisions.

Therefore, in this role, you will collaborate with teams across multiple countries and functions - from Supply Chain and R&D; 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.

Responsibilities

Lead Procurement and Supplier Management of category under Packaging, as part of Direct Procurement.

Engage with HARTMANN’s division stakeholders on demand and requirements (including CRs) to define and set requirements for suppliers.

Ensure direct material KPIs are in place to measure and optimize the performance of the Inco c

📌 Global Category Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Ivf Hartmann Holding
📍 Madrid