OpportunityThe 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, general 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Global Category Manager - It Hw / Sw (Vallés)
🏢 F. Hoffmann-La Roche
📍 Vallés