.Job Title: Procurement Category ManagerLocation: Rubí, BarcelonaEmployment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)About SubmerThe best way to introduce you to Submer is undoubtedly through our values: Sustainable, Unique, Bold, Making Sense, Empathetic and Reliable. If these resonate with you we're sure you will find your place here in no time. Our multinational talented team has a huge passion in reducing IT environmental footprint and expertise in datacenter design and day-to-day operations. We're scaling our team and operations worldwide to meet growing international demand.What impact you will haveWhat you'll doCategory Management:Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement category strategies aligned with the company's overall business goals, identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Procurement Process Management: Ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements. Develop KPIs to measure effectiveness of category strategy and activities.Market Analysis and Benchmarking: Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify industry trends, potential suppliers, and competitive pricing. Provide insights and recommendations.Procurement Operations:Supplier Setup and Management: Establish and manage a network of reliable suppliers. Oversee the onboarding process, including supplier visits, contract negotiations, compliance checks, and performance evaluations.Contract Negotiation and Management: Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, focusing on securing favorable terms and conditions. Manage contract renewals, amendments, and compliance.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions.Supplier Relationship and Performance Management: Supplier selection, visit, management, and evaluation, in coordination with Product Engineering & Quality, to assure desired level of service and capacity.Category Enablement and Maintenance:Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (incl. product development/engineering, finance, and operations teams) to understand their needs and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.Participation in Full Cycle of Purchasing Project Management: from product design until EOP, going through sourcing, proto phase, homologation, and serial life management.Improvement Plans: Active search of manufacturing improvements and cost-saving opportunities.What you'll needTo perform in this job, you'll likely have:Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.MBA or relevant certification (e.G., CIPS, CPSM) is a plus.5+ years of experience in procurement and category management, preferably in a technology startup or fast-paced environment.Proven track record of setting up and managing suppliers and categories from scratch.International experience, with proven track record of setting up different regions
