We are partnering with a leading multinational organization to identify an experienced Global Strategic Procurement Manager on Indirect spend focus on Profesional services. This is a unique opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a strategic, global environment and is passionate about driving value, influencing stakeholders, and leading complex sourcing initiatives across key Professional Services categories. La información a continuación detalla los requisitos del puesto, la experiencia esperada del candidato y las cualificaciones correspondientes. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple regions, shape category strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a world-class procurement organization.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute general category and sourcing strategies across Professional Services, including Financial Services, Sustainability, Consulting, Insurance, Risk Management, and Legal Services.
* Leverage market intelligence, supplier insights, and industry trends to identify opportunities for value creation and innovation.
* Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with business objectives.
* Lead strategic sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Oversee supplier performance management activities, including business reviews and performance assessments.
* Manage the full contract lifecycle, from negotiation and execution through compliance monitoring and renewals.
* Deliver cost optimization and business value through spend analysis,



benchmarking, supplier rationalization, and sourcing excellence.
* Identify and mitigate category and supplier risks while ensuring business continuity.
* Collaborate closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and Operational Procurement teams.
* Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, promoting procurement best practices and supporting organizational change initiatives. Candidate Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management within a multinational environment.
* Proven experience managing indirect procurement categories, ideally within Professional Services.
* Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering cost savings and value creation.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to transform data into actionable insights.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working across multiple functions and geographies.
* Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP, or similar systems.
* Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
* Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal. What's on Offer
* Permanent employment within a stable and growing international organization.
* Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
* Flexible hybrid working model.
* Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
* Exposure to global stakeholders and international procurement initiatives. xqysrnh
* A strategic role with significant visibility and the opportunity to influence key business decisions.

📌 Global Strategic Procurement Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Confidential
📍 Barcelona