URIACH Direct Procurement Category Manager Invia

About Us

With over 185 years of history, we are a leading health and wellness company. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Aquilea, Fisiocrem, Laborest, Sidroga, Biodramina, Aerored, Fave de Fuca, Halibut, Ems, and Depuralina, with a strong presence across major European markets.

We believe in the power of nature, enhanced by science, as the best way to improve human health and wellbeing sustainably. Our goal is to create a positive impact on both people's lives and the planet. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Procurement Category Manager – Direct Spend to lead our strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to:

• CMO Strategy & Management: Define and implement, alongside internal stakeholders, the strategy and active management for the CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organizations) category and its associated suppliers.
• Sourcing & Performance: Identify, select, and qualify potential new suppliers while actively managing the performance levels of the existing supplier base.
• Supplier Pool Optimization: Maintain an optimal supplier pool, reducing complexity and increasing value contribution. Regularly seek process standardization and drive continuous improvement.
• Market Analysis & Outsourcing: Maximize the supply market's contribution to business goals. Conduct market outsourcing, identifying opportunities and risks through a broad vision of the supply chain and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Budget Management: Execute the procurement budget for the assigned category, including meticulous tracking and periodic reviews.
• Legal & Negotiation: Lead negotiation processes and the closing of commercial and supply agreements, working closely with the Legal department and adhering to established company policies.