Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. **POSITION SUMMARY** The HR & Corporate Category Manager is responsible for providing direct accountability and oversight of procurement for HR & Corporate services category, working closely with business unit leadership in pursuit of sustainable reductions in total cost of ownership of goods and services procured by ensuring that the lowest long-term costs and highest quality goods and services are made available to Grifols **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. + Manages a team of highly professional personnel in a regulated environment in support of his/her category for the company. + Collaborates with senior management to identify, develop and implement strategies which drive toward achievement of department and organizational goals. + Develops strategic sourcing strategies for business continuity, risk mitigation and cost management. + Develops and manages positive internal customer/supplier relationships and implements continuous improvement strategies on an ongoing basis. + Works closely with other departments for the implementation of new materials including supplier negotiations and supply agreements. + Audits usage and performance of suppliers and internal customers to ensure compliance to Company policies, procedures and guidelines. + Lead and/or support multiple projects with varying levels of complexity. + Collects and analyzes complex data sets with the intention of identifying new sourcing opportunities or supporting a strategic sourcing decision. + Resolves or assists in resolution of obstacles within and between projects without significant executive management involvement. + Consistently plans assigned work, anticipates obstacles, and is accountable for driving timelines and projects to completion. **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS** 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree is preferred. + Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience. Preference of experience managing corporate services categories in the pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare industry. + Excellent knowledge of sourcing and procurement in a regulated environment (i.e. cGMP, SOX). + Excellent knowledge of purchasing strategies. + Excellent knowledge of reducing procurement expenditures by instituting best practice processes and negotiating favorable contracts through external partnerships/alliances. + Excellent negotiation skills with experience negotiating service contracts and overseeing all aspects of a corporate purchasing operations. + Strong ethics and integrity as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills. + Strategic sourcing knowledge highly desirable. + CPM/CPSM certification preferable. Equivalency: 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. This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed. 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. Learn more about Grifols (http://www.grifols.com/es/web/international/home) **Req ID:** 521634 **Type:** Regular Full-Time **Job Category:** Purchasing/Procurement