Category Manager (mfd)

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Job Function : Procurement

Job Sub Function : Category

Job Category : Professional

All Job Posting Locations :

Aachen North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Job Description :

Position Title : Category Manager Indirect Procurement

Location : Aachen Germany

Flex work environment (typically 3 days per week onsite)

Abiomed part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory and respiratory support with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomeds Patients First! culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981 Abiomed has a proven track record for growth integrity and innovation.

I Am Abiomed I Am Heart Recovery Patients First!

Job Responsibilities :

Abiomed is present in most markets of the world representing more than $2 billion of revenue with projected strong growth and premier market positions. The spend in support of this business resides in multiple categories and sums up to $600 million per year. With highly innovative heart saving products Abiomed is one of the highest growing businesses of Johnson & Johnson.

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. Operating within a highly regulated medical device environment this role will lead and / or support the development of sourcing strategies and supplier management plans under the guidance of the Director Indirect Procurement. The Category Manager will be accountable for delivering against key targets in cost optimization supplier quality service levels risk mitigation and compliance. This role requires deep engagement with internal stakeholderssuch as R&D professional services sales and marketing operations facilities and IT and robust collaboration with external partners to ensure procurement strategies align with Abiomeds innovation and compliance objectives.

This is a newly created role and the scope of responsibilities and commodities managed may evolve as the position develops. The tasks and accountabilities outlined in this description are therefore not exhaustive and may be adapted in line with business needs.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

Sourcing

• Lead or support sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings value creation and supplier performance in indirect categories both domestic and international.
• Manage RFx processes and supplier negotiations for medium to high complexity sourcing projects.
• Proactively engage business partners to understand their requirements and incorporate them into sub-category strategies.
• Monitor supply market trends and competitor activity to deliver proactive and innovative sourcing strategies.
• Support new product development and business initiatives through effective sourcing of indirect services.

Supplier Management

Category Strategy Development

Contracting

Project Support& Cross-functional Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Abinitio,Aerospace Engineering,Corporate Relationship,Business Administration,Financial Reporting,Avionics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1