At HARTMANN, we’re all in to 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 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 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 categories’ direct material procurement network and sourcing figures. * Ensure procurement target achievement for the category, including total sourcing costs. * Define, implement, and execute the category strategy. * Define, implement, and execute strategic sourcing, VAT, design-to-cost, and TCO projects. * Perform Supplier Management (phase‑in, evaluate, classify, develop, and phase‑out suppliers). * Conduct procurement market research and bring supplier innovations. * Perform risk management (material and suppliers). * Ensure negotiation and contract award processes involving relevant stakeholders. * Ensure all SOPs, work instructions, guidelines, and legal requirements are followed, with additional focus on Master Data and documentation. Requirements * University degree in Business Administration with purchasing/procurement releases. Preferably Master Engineering. * Experience in a similar position. * Negotiation Skills * Fluency in English * Multinational company in constant evolution, with more than 200 years of history. * Permanent contract. * We offer versátil hours, a hybrid teleworking model, and an intensive workday on Fridays. * Flexible remuneration with the possibility of taking out health insurance with special prices and coverage, childcare and training tickets. * Health Insurance. * Language classes. * Employee store: HARTMANN products with discounts. * HARTMANN Benefits Club: offers and discounts on leisure, travel, fashion, etc. * Private parking for your car or bicycle. * Fresh fruit in the office for a healthy diet. * Possibility of receiving your online purchases at your office. * We remember you and your loved ones with details in special moments (weddings, births, anniversaries in the company...). Department: Procurement Design a career focused on healthcare customers, fit for the future and grounded in a culture of trust and openness. Apply now through our online platform. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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