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, 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 general 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 (Madrid)
🏢 F. Hoffmann-La Roche
📍 Madrid