Global Strategic Procurement Manager

Job description

City

Sant Just Desvern State : Barcelona (ES-B)

Country

Spain (ES)

Requisition Number

48434 Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for driving value, influencing stakeholders, and managing complex global categories? We are looking for a Global Strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and category strategies across Professional Services, including Financial Services, Sustainability, Consulting, Insurance, Risk Management, and Legal Services. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with global stakeholders, optimize supplier relationships, and contribute to the continuous evolution of our procurement organization.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies across Professional Services categories, leveraging market insights, supplier intelligence, and industry trends to identify value creation opportunities. Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with business priorities and procurement objectives. Lead strategic sourcing projects, contract negotiations, and commercial discussions to secure optimal terms and mitigate risk.

Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with key suppliers, driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement. Oversee supplier performance management processes, including regular business reviews and performance assessments. Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation through compliance monitoring and renewals. Drive cost optimization and value delivery through benchmarking, spend analysis, supplier rationalization, and sourcing excellence.

Identify, assess, and mitigate category and supplier risks to ensure business continuity and resilience. Collaborate closely with Procurement, Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Legal, Finance, and Operational Procurement teams. Act as a trusted advisor and change agent, influencing stakeholders and promoting procurement best practices across the organization.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of 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 acumen with demonstrated success in contract negotiations, cost optimization, and value realization.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working across multiple functions and geographies. Experience with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP, or similar platforms. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Offer

Permanent employment contract in a stable and growing international organization. Competitive salary package with annual bonus opportunity. Comprehensive benefits package. Flexible hybrid working model. Opportunities for professional development, learning, and career progression. Exposure to global stakeholders and international procurement initiatives. A strategic and impactful role with the opportunity to shape procurement decisions and deliver measurable business value.

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