Senior Regional Category Manager

Johnson & Johnson

Beerse, Belgium
Not specified (may require assessment based on company policy).
Category strategy development and implementation
Supplier segmentation and key supplier management
Negotiate and manage distributors and sales agents
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Regional Category Manager for their MedTech business, responsible for developing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen and negotiation skills, with a focus on sales and distributor services

Job Summary

  • This role will be a regional leader supporting globally across the sub categories of Sales & Distributors Services and Marketing Operations (SDS-MOPS) of Procurement for the MedTech business.
  • Responsibilities include determining business needs, devising procurement strategies, identifying industry trends, and managing supplier relationships.
  • The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and negotiation skills to align with regional business strategies and shape performance targets.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Regional Category Manager for their MedTech business, responsible for developing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen and negotiation skills, with a focus on sales and distributor services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category strategy development and implementation
  • Supplier segmentation and key supplier management
  • Negotiate and manage distributors and sales agents
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Leadership and collaboration at senior executive level

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced analytics and business data analysis
  • Market savvy and competitive landscape analysis
  • Sustainable procurement and risk management
  • Mentorship and performance measurement
  • Technical credibility and process improvements

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience in negotiating and/or managing distributors and/or sales agents
  • Strong project and change management capabilities
  • Demonstrated learning agility

Work Rights

Not specified

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