Procurement Category Buyer Professional Services –Italy & Iberia
Core
Regional Category Buyer responsible for implementing sourcing strategies and leading procurement for Professional Services across Italy & Iberia, managing an annual spend of approximately €85M.
Role type
Senior Category Buyer (Professional Services)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships, cost savings, and efficient service delivery for internal business units.
Domain
Healthcare / Professional Services Procurement
Required skills
Category management, RFP/RFI management, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management (SRM), data analysis (Excel, PowerBI), stakeholder management, project management, compliance management
Preferred skills
Benchmarking, crisis management, audit management, strategic planning, innovation in processes
Technologies
Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, SUMIF), PowerBI, Thinkcell
Responsibilities
Lead RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for assigned categories; deliver savings pipeline in line with targets; collect, clean, and analyze large volumes of raw data; run SRM programs with suppliers; support pre/post-audit management and crisis management; report on sourcing status, savings, performance, and risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
