Global Category Manager – Engineering Services
Drive global engineering services strategy, optimize spend, and lead change in a high-impact category role!
🔹 About the company
Our client is a global leader in energy solutions focused on sustainability, renewable energy, and future energy demands. They are expanding their procurement and engineering services and seeking a Category Manager to drive change in the energy sector.
🔹 About the Role
Our client is expanding global procurement and engineering services and seeks a BU Category Manager – Engineering Services. This role focuses on streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and aligning procurement strategies across regions for large-scale projects. The position ensures global strategy harmonization, efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.
Location: Europe (Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden)
Experience: 7+ years
🔹What You will Do:
✅ Category Strategy & Leadership – Develop and implement a global framework for engineering services, aligning with business goals.
✅ Project-Based Management – Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure optimal service and solution delivery.
✅ Change Management & Standardization – Lead the transition to a unified global process.
✅ Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with key teams to align category strategies with business objectives.
✅ Supplier & Contract Management – Build strong, long-term partnerships with service providers.
✅ Operational & Financial Oversight – Manage spend across regions, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
✅ Global Exposure & Travel – Travel up to 25% across Europe, the Middle East, and India.
🔹 What You Bring:
✅ 10+ years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement within Engineering & Site Services.
✅ Experience in project-driven industries like Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, or Construction.
✅ Ability to drive change and unify local processes into a global framework.
✅ Strong stakeholder engagement – collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing global suppliers.
✅ Fluent in English with strong communication and negotiation skills.
✅ Willing to travel up to 25% across Europe, the Middle East, and India.
🔹 Why Join Us?
🌍 Shape a Global Strategy – Lead the way in defining a global approach to Engineering Services Management.
📈 Career Growth & Impact – Collaborate with senior leadership in a high-visibility, strategic role.
💼 Smart Work Model – Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid working environment.
💰 Competitive Compensation – Attractive packages tailored to location.
Recruitment Firm - Sperton
This position is published and managed by Sperton Global, global recruitment and consulting firm.
Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of strategic category management!
- Locations
- France, Lisbon, Madrid, Sweden, Italy, Port of Spain
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Sweden, UK

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Global Category Manager – Engineering Services
Drive global engineering services strategy, optimize spend, and lead change in a high-impact category role!
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