Category Manager - Electro-mechanics

Demant; Middelfart Kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Demant is seeking a Category Manager to lead global diagnostics procurement, focusing on electro-mechanical components and assemblies used across our medical devices. You will define category strategies, optimize supplier portfolios, and drive cost-effective initiatives while partnering with R&D, QA/RA, and operations to secure compliant, high-quality supplier relationships.

Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Manager, you will join a geographically distributed team in Denmark and Poland,

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement and/or category management within manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Experience building and executing category strategies.
• International experience and ability to align across functions, cultures and locations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements; ISO 13485, MDR, or MDSAP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies with objectives for supplier development, quality, and cost.
• Initiate and drive continuous cost effectiveness initiatives.
• Negotiate agreements and build long-term supplier relationships.
• Drive supplier segmentation, SRM, consolidation, and performance management.
• Ensure contract management and compliance with QA/RA and other functions.
• Contribute to process improvements, including master data harmonisation and lifecycle/EOL management.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, QA/RA and Procurement project leads.

Skills

Negotiation

Category strategy

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Supply chain/procurement degree

Business degree

Job description

Do you want to drive category strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and contribute to the development of diagnostic medical devices used in hearing clinics and hospitals worldwide?

Join a global hearing healthcare organization

You will join a leading supplier of premium diagnostic audiological equipment used every day in hearing clinics and hospitals around the world.

As part of our Global Diagnostics Procurement organization, you will take ownership of a category portfolio with a primary focus on electro-mechanical components and assemblies used across our product portfolio e.g., cables, connectors, sensors, switches and motors.

A specialist role with technical and global impact

You will define, develop, and execute category strategies, optimise the supplier portfolio, drive cost effectiveness initiatives, and ensure the right agreements and supplier relationships are in place. Collaboration across functions and regions will be essential to secure alignment and progress within your categories.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement category strategies with clear objectives for supplier development, quality, and cost
• Initiate and drive continuous cost effectiveness initiatives
• Negotiate agreements and build strong, long-term supplier relationships that support both quality and business goals
• Drive supplier segmentation, SRM, consolidation, and performance management
• Ensure contract management and compliance in collaboration with QA/RA and other functions
• Contribute to process improvements, including master data harmonisation and lifecycle/EOL management
• Work closely with stakeholders across R&D, Operations and QA/RA, as well as Procurement Project Leads and fellow Category Managers

The role offers the opportunity to influence category strategies, develop supplier partnerships, support development projects, and contribute to products that improve quality of life for people around the world.

Some travel should be expected.

Get to know your new team

You will report to Strategic Procurement Manager, Anette Hegelund, and join the Global Diagnostics Procurement team consisting of dedicated professionals across Denmark and Poland.

We combine strong collaboration, commercial focus, and a pragmatic approach to procurement. This is a specialist role without direct reports, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the Diagnostics organization.

Your background

You bring strong business acumen, a strategic mindset, and thrive in a role where influence is built through collaboration.

You hold a relevant degree within engineering, supply chain, procurement, business, or a related discipline, combined with experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and/or category management within manufacturing or regulated environments.

We imagine that you:

• Are a strong negotiator, cost-driven, and result-oriented with a can-do attitude
• Have experience building and executing category strategies
• Have international experience and the ability to create alignment across functions, cultures, and locations
• Possess technical understanding and curiosity and quickly grasp products, processes, and requirements
• Have experience sourcing electro-mechanical, electronic, mechanical, or other technical components
• Are analytical, structured, and comfortable navigating complex supply chains
• Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills and can create buy-in across the organization
• Understand regulatory requirements and documentation. Experience with ISO 13485, MDR, or MDSAP is considered an advantage

Experience within medical devices is an advantage. Experience from other highly regulated or technically advanced industries is also highly relevant.

Ready to join the team?

• The first and second round of interviews will be conducted in October.

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Anette Hegelund at [phone].

Anette Hegelund About The Position

"We are looking for a Category Manager who enjoys combining commercial drive with strong collaboration across functions and cultures. Success in this role comes from building strong supplier relationships, understanding technical requirements, and turning opportunities into tangible results. You will join a team that values trust, teamwork, and a pragmatic approach to getting things done."