Opportunity The Global Category Manager for IT Software & Hardware (Sant Cugat, Spain or Indianapolis, U.S.) will spearhead the long‑term category roadmap and command our high‑value IT supplier landscape that drives the functioning of our Diagnostics Instruments.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop strategies and lead strategic initiatives for the rapidly evolving spend category.

Manage tier‑one integral technology providers and negotiate complex commercial frameworks.

Translate category goals into bottom‑line value creation.

Engage with cross‑functional teams (Category, Delivery, Procurement Center of Excellence, global business partners) and act as a key business partner for senior stakeholders.

Deliver commercial impact by anchoring cost and building a resilience pipeline of projects while securing sustainability priorities.

Formulate a global Category Strategy and initiative pipeline by collating market intelligence, supplier data, and business requirements.

Lead high‑value commercial and contractual negotiations for strategic suppliers.

Manage key global suppliers, establish development and innovation programs, monitor value targets, and manage supplier risks.

Develop and maintain category guidance documents to translate strategy into executable content for procurement colleagues and business users.

Build deep relationships with senior stakeholders, challenge demand/specifications to maximize value, and manage risk/CSR reviews.

Coach procurement colleagues, provide professional development, manage an Associate Category Manager,



and track budget spend.

Qualifications

University degree required (Business or Life Sciences focus preferred); a post‑graduate business‑related qualification preferred.

5+ years of in‑depth strategic and operational procurement experience with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced strategic sourcing.

5+ years of overall business experience in a regulated industry such as Diagnostics, with familiarity of relevant legal and quality risks.

Deep subject‑matter knowledge of specialized instrument control environments and technical software/hardware dependencies, including IT Hardware (e.g., servers, PCs, IPCs, CPUs, firewalls, tier2 electronics) and IT Software (operating systems, databases) and IP licensing.

Expert proficiency in navigating enterprise systems, P2P tools, and procurement systems for sourcing events and contract negotiations (e.g., eSourcing, eAuction).

Advanced knowledge of AI application and a strong affinity to explore AI‑driven solutions in digital transformation (Digital2.0 / Industry4.0).

Proven financial and business acumen with grounding in total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost modeling.

Strong communication, project management, and change‑management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead global cross‑functional teams in a fluid environment.

Business‑level fluency in English required.

Travel flexibility: willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📌 Global Category Manager - IT HW / SW (Madrid)
🏢 F. Hoffmann-La Roche
📍 Madrid