Senior Category Manager (Madrid, ES)

Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.

In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.

With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.

Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.

Role Overview

As a Senior Category Manager, you will play a critical role in driving cost savings, optimizing spend, and enhancing supplier performance across strategic categories. You will act as a proactive business partner, executing procurement strategies that align with business objectives while continuously improving procurement practices and processes.

In this role, you will lead commercial negotiations and manage contracts to secure competitive outcomes and mitigate risk, collaborating closely with Legal, Security, and other departments. You will oversee the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures and maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence.

You will manage and nurture global supplier relationships, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services at the best possible terms. Through data-driven analysis, you will identify opportunities to rationalize the supplier portfolio, reduce costs, and support sustainability goals. Your ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively will be key to understanding stakeholder needs and promoting the strategic value of Procurement across the organization.

What will you do :

Savings & Commercial Excellence

• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management to secure competitive outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Partner with Legal, Security, and other departments to ensure robust risk management and compliance.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier leverage, and process optimization.

Strategic Procurement & Supplier Rationalization

Operational Excellence

Internal Advocacy & Collaboration

Who you are :

Why Planet :

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.

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