OverviewIn this role, you will shape category strategies to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and create sustainable value.
You will negotiate with global suppliers and build strategic partnerships that support business objectives.
You'll analyze market trends to uncover savings and innovation opportunities while guiding cross-functional teams.
This is a high-impact, globally-facing position focused on sustainable procurement and strategic sourcing.
Compensaciones / Beneficiosflexible work environment
comprehensive health and disability insurance
paid time off and RTT
teleworking
parenting and caregivers support
employee savings and retirement plans
ResponsabilidadesDevelop and implement category strategies to optimize costs, mitigate risks, and create sustainable value
Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable contracts and long-term benefits
Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify cost-saving and innovation opportunities
Cultivate strategic supplier relationships that drive performance and align with business objectives




Requisitos principalesProcurement Negotiations — expert level; leading high-stakes contract discussions with general suppliers
Supplier Management — expert level; developing strategic partnerships that optimize performance and value
Collaboration — expert level; aligning cross-functional teams around category priorities and sourcing decisions
Influencing Skills — expert level; driving stakeholder buy-in for strategic procurement initiatives
Artificial Intelligence — advanced level; leveraging AI tools to enhance category insights and decision-making
Procurement Strategy — advanced level; designing sourcing approaches balancing cost, risk, and sustainability
Sustainable Procurement — advanced level; integrating environmental and social criteria into supplier selection
Strategic thinking
Stakeholder management
Collaboration
Influencing
AI tools for category insights and decision-making
Advanced procurement strategy and sustainable procurement approaches

📌 Global Category Manager (España)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 España