Category Manager (m/f/d)

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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.

Abiomed's "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 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.

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 i...