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 global 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, integral 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.

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📌 Global Category Manager - IT HW / SW (San Cugat del Vallés)
🏢 F. Hoffmann-La Roche
📍 San Cugat del Vallés