Global Sourcing Manager

1w1 week ago

Hempel A/S

Polinyà, ES · Full-time · €60,000 – €90,000

About this role

Are you ready to shape global category strategies, drive sourcing excellence, build supplier relationships, and act as the key link between regional teams and global ambitions? As Global Sourcing Manager, EMEA, you play a key part in driving and supporting execution of global category strategies and plans. Build a career with responsible impact.

You support defining and executing category strategies within the global category team, ensuring regional stakeholder needs are reflected alongside sustainable strategies. Lead sourcing activities and cost-saving initiatives, including market analysis, supplier selection, and project implementation. Act as regional point of contact, liaising with Operations and internal teams for smooth execution.

Manage supplier relationships and maintain up-to-date market and supplier intelligence to identify improvement opportunities. Support strategic collaboration with global category team colleagues, stakeholders, and business partners to drive measurable impact. The position is based in the Spain office and reports to the Procurement Director, EMEA.

Work with a team of high-reaching, dedicated colleagues from various backgrounds and regions, providing an outstanding global network. Join Hempel's global community of over 7,000 colleagues built on shared trust, mutual respect, and support. Enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company.

Requirements

Relevant degree in Economics, Procurement, or Supply Chain, combined with 5+ years of experience in category management across regional or global supply chains
Experience or interest in sustainable procurement and working with suppliers to improve ESG performance
Strong supplier relationship management, financial acumen, and proven ability to lead sourcing activities and cost-saving initiatives
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a structured approach to project execution
Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to operate effectively in an international environment
Strong collaborator with proven ability to build relationships across functions and regions
Proactive problem-solver focused on operational alignment, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Support defining and executing category strategies within the global category team, ensuring regional stakeholder needs are reflected and defining sustainable strategies
Lead sourcing activities and cost-saving initiatives, including market analysis, supplier selection, and project implementation
Act as regional point of contact, liaising closely with Operations and other internal teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment
Manage supplier relationships and maintain up-to-date market and supplier intelligence to identify opportunities for improvement
Support strategic collaboration, working with global category team colleagues, stakeholders, and business partners to drive measurable impact

Benefits

Work with a team of high-reaching and dedicated colleagues from various backgrounds and regions
Outstanding global network
Join a global community of over 7,000 colleagues built on shared trust, mutual respect, and support
Great opportunities for development in a growing global company
Be part of a mission to double our impact