Sun Chemical is looking for a talented and driven Category Leader to join our Global Indirect Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of integral and regional sourcing strategies within key Indirect spend categories, including Facilities Management, Plant Maintenance/Equipment, and Capital Expenditure. The Category Leader will be at the forefront of developing and executing category strategies that optimize value, improve service quality, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and is passionate about building strong supplier relationships, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, and making a real impact on the business. The Category Leader will play a key part in shaping and driving Sun Chemical's indirect procurement function.

Responsibilities

* Gathering business specifications and requirements for global needs, conducting RFXs and auctions through an e-Sourcing platform,



and providing comprehensive reporting on global status to support informed decision-making.
* Documenting and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to rigorously monitor supplier performance and ensure the highest standards are consistently met.
* Developing and delivering impactful PowerPoint presentations to both executive and non-executive audiences, clearly communicating challenges, opportunities, and recommendations.
* Consolidating the supply chain to reduce complexity and streamline transactions through catalogues, master framework agreements, and other tools.
* Applying machine learning and AI tools to analyze, define, and execute category strategies that achieve the lowest total cost of ownership from suppliers and contractors.
* Facilitating procurement processes and policies to ensure alignment across regional and global teams.
* Proactively engaging in projects at the earliest stages to drive Category

📌 Category Leader (Municipio de Badalona)
🏢 Sun Chemical
📍 Municipio de Badalona