Do you want to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to improve the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company which, since its foundation in Barcelona in 1909, has been working to improve the health and well-being of people all over the world. Our four divisions - Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital and Bio Supplies - develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 100 countries and regions.

Grifols has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1940 by creating innovative products and services based on the values of ethics, quality and responsibility. Grifols' activities focus on fulfilling the needs of its patients as well as healthcare professionals working in therapeutics, pharmacy, diagnostics and blood banking. For more than 75 years, Grifols has developed, manufactured and marketed product designed to improve human health. Grifols manufactures plasma derived biopharmaceutical products of proven efficacy, quality and safety. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.grifols.com

Summary

Reporting to the Global Indirect Procurement Category Manager for MRO & Equipment – The Category Manager for MRO is responsible for implementing and developing the strategy jointly with Category Leaders. This role involves controlling and coordinating the daily activities of the category team to ensure the fulfillment of tactical and operational objectives.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Implement the category strategy

• Coordinate daily activities of the category team.

• Ensure fulfillment of tactical and operational objectives.

• Monitor category performance and report to the Category Leader.

• Identify and address operational issues promptly.

• Manage category budgets and financial performance.

• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

• Engage with suppliers to negotiate terms and improve procurement processes.

Functions and tasks

• Strategy Implementation: Execute the strategic plans set by the Category Leader.

• Team Coordination: Oversee daily activities and ensure team alignment.

• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on category performance.

• Issue Resolution: Quickly address and resolve any operational issues.

• Cost Management: Monitor and control category expenses.

• Supplier Engagement: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.

• Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for team members.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills/Qualifications/Education Requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 8+ years procurement/supply chain experience with extensive and significant track-record in strategic procurement OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years procurement/supply chain experience with extensive and significant track-record in strategic procurement

• Has the mindset and behaviors that are aligned to working in a global pharmaceutical company where compliance, reputation management and the highest ethical standards are at the heart of our values

• Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to spot and develop talent, build procurement teams and empower others to accomplish individual and organizational objectives

• Deep experience with a Facilities and/or MRO spend portfolio is required

• Deep understanding of category management development, contracting, RFX processes

• Strong influential skills to partner with internal and external stakeholders

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

• Demonstrates successful track-record of driving performance across a complex matrix within a global enterprise and can influence and optimize operating models for his/her functional area

• Ability to influence strategically, solve problems using conceptual and analytical thinking and constructively work through conflict

• Familiarity with the latest research and market trends

• Multilingual is a plus

*Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequently walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations and frequently travels within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.

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Req ID: 518974

Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Category: Purchasing/Procurement