Position Summary

TheIndirect Category Sourcing Specialistsupports the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories such as MRO facilities IT professional services logistics travel marketing and other non-production goods and services. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost savings improve supplier performance reduce risk and ensure continuity of supply. The role will be based in Madrid.

Key Responsibilities

- Support category strategy development for assigned indirect spend areas
- Conduct spend analysis market research and supplier assessments
- Lead or support RFx activities including RFI RFP and RFQ processes
- Evaluate supplier proposals using commercial operational and risk criteria
- Negotiate pricing terms service levels and contract conditions
- Partner with stakeholders across operations finance legal IT HR and other functions to understand business requirements
- Identify and deliver cost savings cost avoidance and value improvement opportunities
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs scorecards and business reviews
- Help manage contracts renewals and compliance with procurement policies
- Support supplier onboarding qualification and issue resolution
- Track sourcing pipeline savings results and category performance metrics




- Ensure sourcing activities align with company ethics sustainability and risk management requirements

Required Qualifications

- Bachelors degree inSupply Chain Business Finance Engineering or a related field
- 36 yearsof experience in sourcing procurement supply chain or category management
- Experience sourcing indirect categories such as services IT facilities MRO or general corporate spend
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing supplier management and contract negotiation
- Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and cost modelling
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency withERP systems Excel and sourcing/procurement tools

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in a integral or matrixed organization
- Familiarity with supplier risk management and procurement compliance
- Professional certification such asCPSM CIPS or CPM
- Experience with e-sourcing platforms and contract lifecycle tools
- Background in manufacturing or industrial environments

Key Competencies

- Strategic thinking
- Negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Data analysis
- Business acumen
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Results orientation

Required Experience:

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