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

Abiomed

Aachen, Germany
Base: 78.300 eur - 135.700 eur; bonus/equity: annu...
Hybrid (typically 3 days per week onsite)
Indirect procurement
Category strategy development
Supplier management
The job posting is for a Category Manager, Indirect Procurement at Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson, located in Aachen, Germany. The role focuses on optimizing procurement strategies and supplier relationships within a highly regulated medical device environment, offering a flexible working arrangement and competitive benefits

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.

Matching Summary

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The job posting is for a Category Manager, Indirect Procurement at Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson, located in Aachen, Germany. The role focuses on optimizing procurement strategies and supplier relationships within a highly regulated medical device environment, offering a flexible working arrangement and competitive benefits.

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, insurance plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indirect Procurement
  • Category Strategy Development
  • Supplier Management
  • Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Lean Six Sigma Experience
  • Sustainability Programs Knowledge
  • Supplier Diversity Programs Knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years progressive experience in indirect procurement
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or related field
  • Proficiency with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba)
  • Fluency in English and German preferred

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