About the TeamDiagnostics Direct Procurement (DOP) is a team of about 200 professionals committed to driving value with suppliers worldwide. The team sources, manages the supplier base, develops and executes category strategies, and continually digitises processes to support sustainable business growth.Role OverviewAs the Global Category Manager for Engineering Services based in Sant Cugat, Spain, you will steer the long‑term category roadmap and command the high‑value supplier ecosystems that drive our global instrument development projects.Reporting line: Directly reports to the Global Category Lead Capex / Engineering Services / IT within the Category organization.Wider team and stakeholders: Engages directly with cross‑functional teams composed of representatives from Category, Procurement Center of Excellence, R&D;, and other global business partners. Serves as a key business partner contact point for senior functional and business stakeholders in R&D.Role; type: Individual Contributor with integral category leadership position focused on strategic vision, category development,



pipeline building, and relationship ecosystem management.ImpactYou deliver commercial impact by anchoring cost and developing a resilience pipeline of projects, in addition to securing our sustainability priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Annual Pipeline: Collate market intelligence, supplier data and business requirements to formulate a formalized, global Category Strategy and initiative pipeline aligned with leaders across the organization.Commercial Negotiations: Lead high‑value commercial and contractual negotiations for strategic suppliers within the category.Supplier Ecosystems: Manage key global suppliers, establish development and innovation programs, monitor value targets, and manage supplier risks.Guidance & Content: Develop and maintain category guidance documents to translate strategy into clear, executable content for procurement colleagues and business users.Business Par

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