Job Description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role:

As our Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s product portfolio and driving competitive advantage by developing and executing category strategies that align with the organization’s overall business objectives. This position is responsible for translating complex business requirements into actionable category plans, ensuring that category performance is optimized through strategic planning, market analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS and minimum 5 years’ experience in Sourcing, Category Management or proven track record with similar experience in marketing and/or sales in lieu of this direct experience, considerations will be made for candidates who demonstrate a strong technical knowledge within the product space and/or systems experience (e.g. demonstrated capabilities in various ERP systems)
• Work experience preferably in a large multi-national organization in the Life Science or Medical Device industry, in a global, matrix organization leading strategic sourcing/category management.
• Experience performing in a fast-paced, goal oriented and time-sensitive environment.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes in the respective category preferred with understanding of cGMP manufacturing practices and/or pharma regulatory a plus.
• Requires broad expertise in own specialized discipline combined with in-depth market and competitors knowledge as well as industry developments to identify business opportunities.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity, resistance and ambiguity.
• Influences decisions in different cultures.
• Demonstrated business acumen and relationship building skills with senior counterparts internally or externally.
• Capable of influencing and motivating others with new ideas and concepts, proficient at thinking and acting strategically, championing change and generating innovative solutions.
• Master analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility and innovative mindset.
• Team player with excellent oral and written communication and intercultural collaboration skills.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!