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

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 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
Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Category Manager for Indirect Procurement based in Aachen, Germany. The role focuses on optimizing spend performance across various indirect categories within the EMEA region, requiring strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and supplier management

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

Match Score: 85

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Category Manager for Indirect Procurement based in Aachen, Germany. The role focuses on optimizing spend performance across various indirect categories within the EMEA region, requiring strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and supplier management.

Salary

Base: 78.300 EUR - 135.700 EUR; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus with set target (% of pay); 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 Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Negotiation Skills

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Digital Procurement Platforms
  • Sustainability Programs
  • Supplier Diversity Programs

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of 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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