Category Manager – EMEA Professional Services
Core
Develop EMEA regional sourcing and procurement strategies for Professional Services, managing approximately $125M in spend across 43 countries.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Sourcing & Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and category performance metrics for Professional Services.
Domain
Medical Technology / Professional Services Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing & Sourcing Management, Supplier relationship management, Contract negotiation, Market research, Competitive analysis, Cost savings strategy, Risk mitigation, Sustainability initiatives, Supplier audits, Performance evaluation
Preferred skills
Lean/Six Sigma certification, Process improvement methodologies, Sourcing tools proficiency, French language
Technologies
Sourcing tools and systems
Responsibilities
Define and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals; Coordinate with global sourcing leads; Lead cross-functional collaboration; Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts; Conduct market research and competitive analysis; Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives; Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, and performance evaluations; Monitor and report on category performance metrics; Ensure compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC