At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. The PositionAbout Our TeamWe at Global Diagnostics Procurement (DOP) are a team of about 200 enthusiastic professionals, committed to driving value with our suppliers worldwide. The OpportunityAre you ready to spearhead the long-term category roadmap and command our high-value IT supplier landscape that drives the functioning of our Diagnostics Instruments?

As our General Category Manager for IT Software & Hardware in Sant Cugat, Spain (or in Indianapolis, U.In this role, you will manage tier-one global technology providers, negotiate complex commercial frameworks, and translate category goals into bottom-line value creation.Reporting Line: Directly reports to the Global Category Lead Capex / Engineering Services / IT within the Category organization. Engages directly with cross-functional teams composed of representatives from Category, Delivery, Procurement Center of Excellence, and global business partners. Serves as a key business partner contact point for senior functional and business stakeholders.

Role Type: An Individual Contributor role with global category leadership position focused on strategic vision, category development, pipeline building, and relationship ecosystem managementImpact: You deliver commercial impact by anchoring cost and developing a resilience pipeline of projects, in addition to securing our sustainability priorities. Collating market intelligence, supplier data, and business requirements to formulate a formalized, global Category Strategy and initiative pipeline, to be aligned with leaders across the organization.

Commercial Negotiations: Leading high-value commercial and contractual negotiations for strategic suppliers within the category.Supplier Ecosystems: Managing key global suppliers, establishing development and innovation programs, monitoring value targets, and managing supplier risks.Guidance & Content: Developing and maintaining category guidance documents to translate strategy into clear,



executable content for procurement colleagues and business users.Business Partnering: Building deep relationships with senior stakeholders, challenging demand/specifications to maximize value, and managing risk/CSR reviews.Team & Budget Oversight: Coaching procurement colleagues, providing professional development, managing a shared Associate Category Manager within the team, and tracking budget spend.Who you areWe look for strategic procurement champions with extensive knowledge of global IT Hardware and off-the-shelf software supply markets and the matrix leadership skills needed to drive complex organizational change.a post-graduate business-related qualification is preferred.

Regulated Industry: 5+ years of overall business experience, working within a regulated industry like Diagnostics with familiarity of relevant legal and quality risks.

Market Expertise: Deep subject matter knowledge of specialized instrument control environments and technical software/hardware dependencies: IT HW (e.g., Servers, PCs, IPCs, CPUs, and Firewalls, including Tier 2 electronics market (DRAM, SSDs)), IT SW (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., AI & Digitalization: Advanced knowledge in AI application and a strong affinity to explore AI-driven solutions broadly, particularly regarding the digital transformation of operations (Digital 2.0 / Industry 4.0).Leadership & Change: Strong communication, project management, and change management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead global cross-functional teams in a fluid environment.

Languages: Business-level fluency in English is required. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.IndianapolisType: Full time

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