.Job Title: Procurement Category ManagerLocation: Rubí, Barcelona.Employment 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.At Submer, we believe that our digital world can be more sustainable, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. Submer is solving the biggest problems of datacenter, supercomputer, hyperscale and edge applications to make that future possible.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 HaveIn dependence of vice president of supply chain, the ideal candidate will coordinate with Product Development and conduct Sourcing and Procurement for all assigned product categories, creating local/global strategy and making sure Supply Chain risks are mitigated, and QCDDM standards are defined and followed.What 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 OperationsSupplier 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 MaintenanceCross-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
