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We are seeking an individual who thrives in ambiguity, capable of driving category management initiatives with strategic vision and precision. You will serve as the Global Category Management for Software. You will lead the global category strategy for Software. This includes developing multi-year category strategies that address business needs while achieving best practice outcomes, building enterprise-wide business partnerships, and activating Procurement resources to drive strategic sourcing results to reduce costs and enable top-line performance. Your responsibilities will include analysing internal demand (using Business Partner Management processes), external market data, spend & specifications to produce a category plan aligned with Business objectives and cost reduction / sourcing initiates. As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the innovation agenda of Procurement. This role will drive supplier performance, manage risk, and deliver sustained value across a complex global professional services landscape.
Job Responsibility:
Lead category management for Digital Health and regulated technology software supporting clinical trials, patient engagement, and regulated applications
Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with FDA, EMA, HIPAA, and GDPR standards
Negotiate contracts with vendors of e-clinical, ePRO, EDC, and patient-facing apps, balancing innovation with compliance
Build governance frameworks ensuring cybersecurity, data privacy, and quality system compliance for regulated digital solutions
Monitor evolving digital health regulations and integrate compliance into sourcing strategies
Provide strategic oversight as the lead for Digital Health and Regulated Software category and sourcing
Act as a trusted advisor to ensure that procurement initiatives are aligned with broader organizational objectives
Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders
Ensure that all Software procurement activities are managed in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing peers to oversee the strategic approach to complex negotiations for Software contracts
Maturity to activate procurement resources towards category priorities while managing expectations with stakeholders
Requirements:
Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba, as well as ERP systems and advanced analytics tools
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights
Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment
Strong knowledge of regulated software and digital health procurement
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (21 CFR Part 11, GxP, HIPAA, GDPR)
Experience with vendors in clinical technology, digital health, and connected medical solutions
Doctorate degree and 5 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement experience
Or Master’s degree and 12 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement experience
Or Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement experience
Or Associate’s degree and 17 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement experience
And 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Nice to have:
Software Global Category Mgmt. with proven record of executive business partnering leading change and enterprise activation of sourcing initiatives driven from expert knowledge of marketplace capabilities
Deep understanding of category management principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management
Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency to navigate sales services agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes
A track record of driving innovation in category strategy development, supplier engagement models, and internal stakeholder partnerships
Exceptional ability to communicate complex category strategies, influence senior stakeholders, and manage change across functions and regions
Ability to proactively identify underlying business needs and craft strategic solutions across Software landscape
Capable of leveraging spend analytics and benchmarking to inform category strategies and uncover new value opportunities
Understanding of regulatory landscapes with the ability to navigate and manage compliance requirements
Ability to articulate a forward-looking category vision for Software and rally stakeholders around a shared, value-driven agenda
Ability to partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Regulatory Affairs
Experience sourcing digital therapeutics and regulated patient platforms
Strong contractual and regulatory navigation skills for healthcare technology agreements
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