Overview

As the Global Category Manager for IT Software & Hardware, you will shape and lead the long-term category roadmap to support Roche Diagnostics instruments. You will partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into value, drive supplier ecosystems, and steer complex negotiations. Your work will accelerate IT hardware and software initiatives, enabling sustainable growth and digital transformation.

This high-impact role combines strategic leadership with integral supplier management in a regulated, patient-focused environment.

Responsabilidades Develop and execute a global Category Strategy and initiative pipeline for IT Software & Hardware

Lead high-value commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers

Manage global supplier ecosystems, development programs, and risk monitoring

Create category guidance documents translating strategy into actionable content

Partner with senior stakeholders to challenge demand/specifications and maximize value





Coach and develop procurement colleagues; oversee budget and work with Associate Category Manager

Deliver commercial impact by anchoring costs and building a resilience project pipeline

Requisitos principales 5+ years in strategic and operational procurement with category management and advanced strategic sourcing

Experience in regulated industries (Diagnostics) and familiarity with legal and quality risks

Deep knowledge of IT hardware and software markets (servers, PCs, OS, databases, licensing)

Proficiency with enterprise sourcing tools (eSourcing, eAuction) and procurement systems

Strong communication, project management, and change management skills

Fluent business English; willingness to travel up to 30%

strategic thinking cross-functional collaboration change management

IT Hardware market knowledge

IT Software and licensing eSourcing and eAuction

📌 Global Category Manager - IT HW / SW (Barcelona)
🏢 Roche
📍 Barcelona