Category Manager, Indirect Procurement (m/f/d)

J&J FAMILY OF COMPANIES

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Base: 78.300 eur - 135.700 eur; bonus/equity: annu...
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Indirect procurement category strategy
Supplier relationship management
Rfx processes and negotiations
** Johnson & Johnson's Abiomed is seeking a Category Manager for Indirect Procurement in Aachen, Germany. The role focuses on optimizing spend performance and managing supplier relationships for indirect categories within the EMEA region while contributing to the company's mission of health innovation. **

Job Summary

  • The Category Manager, Indirect Procurement (EMEA), will be responsible for optimizing spend performance and managing supplier relationships across defined indirect categories within the EMEA region.
  • This role requires deep engagement with internal stakeholders—such as R&D, professional services, sales and marketing, operations, facilities, and IT, and robust collaboration with external partners to ensure procurement strategies align with Abiomed’s innovation and compliance objectives.
  • In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.

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** Johnson & Johnson's Abiomed is seeking a Category Manager for Indirect Procurement in Aachen, Germany. The role focuses on optimizing spend performance and managing supplier relationships for indirect categories within the EMEA region while contributing to the company's mission of health innovation. **

Salary

Base: 78.300 EUR - 135.700 EUR; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus; Benefits: Vacation days, parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, financial, physical and mental health programs, service anniversary and recognition awards, insurance plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indirect procurement category strategy
  • Supplier relationship management
  • RFx processes and negotiations
  • Contract lifecycle management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • EMEA region procurement

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Digital procurement platforms
  • Compliance and sustainability programs
  • Lean Six Sigma experience

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years progressive experience in indirect procurement
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or related field
  • Fluency in English and German preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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