Category Manager

Radio Holland; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Radio Holland in Rotterdam seeks a Category Manager to own the lifecycle of assigned categories, translating market needs into priorities and commercial opportunities. You will foster OEM partnerships and support tenders, campaigns and data governance across Sales, Supply Chain and Legal.

The role sits in the Projects & Special Segments organization and reports to the Co-CCO Special Segments & Projects, with a hybrid workplace and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, procurement or a similar commercial-technical role.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Analytical, structured and commercially minded working style.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch.
• Experience in maritime industry or with complex technical products is a plus.
• Experience working with OEMs, global agreements, supplier performance or ERP/master data systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full product and service lifecycle across categories, from market input to launch and discontinuation.
• Gather and prioritise requirements based on market, customer, competitor and regulatory insights.
• Develop OEM partnerships and manage commercial terms and agreements.
• Lead global tenders, RFQs and strategic sourcing with Procurement, Sales and Supply Chain.
• Identify OEM opportunities and growth initiatives to improve portfolio performance.
• Ensure accurate product, pricing and lifecycle data in ERP and data systems.

Skills

Category management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a similar field

Job description

In this role, you will manage the full product and service lifecycle for assigned categories, from market input and selection through launch, updates and discontinuation. You will translate customer needs, market insights, competitor developments and regulatory requirements into clear category priorities and commercial opportunities.

You will contribute to global product and service performance by developing OEM partnerships, supporting tenders and campaigns, and ensuring alignment between product strategy, supply chain and data governance. The role sits within the Projects & Special Segments organization, working closely with OEM sponsors, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations and Legal, and reports to the Co-CCO Special Segments & Projects.

Who we are

Radio Holland is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of maritime technology, offering solutions that enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of global shipping. As the first choice for NavCom solutions, we are committed to delivering reliable, cutting-edge navigation and communication technologies that empower vessels worldwide. With a focus on innovation and quality, Radio Holland continues to lead the industry in developing next-generation navigation systems and integrated bridge solutions, supporting maritime professionals in their mission to achieve safe and seamless operations at sea.

Workplace type: Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Location Rotterdam, The Netherlands

What You Will Do

You will:

• Manage the full product and service lifecycle, including requirements, selection, launch, updates, obsolescence and discontinuation.
• Gather and prioritise product requirements based on market, customer, competitor and regulatory insights.
• Develop and manage strategic OEM relationships, including commercial terms, global agreements and supplier performance.
• Lead global tenders, RFQs and strategic sourcing activities in collaboration with Procurement, Sales and Supply Chain.
• Identify new OEMs, category opportunities and commercial growth initiatives that support global product and service performance.
• Ensure accurate product, pricing and lifecycle data in Business Central and MDM systems.

What does success look like?

Deliver Results

A person is successful in this role when they:

• Deliver maintained, updated and commercially relevant agreements with the TOP-20 Strategic OEMs, including buying, preferential distribution and/or service agent agreements, with clear validity, applicable terms and improved or extended conditions where possible.
• Achieve a clear and up-to-date multi-card product portfolio for BDM, Project Sales, Sales and Service, enabling teams to select the right products for quotations, sales and service activities.
• Improve vendor and product decision-making by delivering an annual Vendor Rating Report by the end of March for the TOP-20 Strategic and/or Global OEMs, using measurable qualitative and quantitative criteria where possible.
• Manage monthly brand representation meetings with the TOP-20 Strategic and/or Global OEMs, ensuring clear ownership, agreed actions, deadlines and follow-up.
• Create measurable value by supporting sales and service opportunities through timely RFQs, improved OEM terms, updated product launch documentation and commercial training materials for key products in the portfolio.

Values and Behaviours

• Trust to act
  You take ownership, make informed decisions and follow through on commitments.
• Passionate to perform
  You bring energy, aim for high standards and look for ways to improve how work gets done.
• Make it fun
  You contribute to a positive working environment, build constructive relationships and collaborate with others in a way that creates energy.
• Act responsibly
  You make fair, ethical and sustainable choices, consider the impact of your actions and contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

What You Bring

Required

• Experience in category management, product management, procurement or a similar commercial-technical role within a technical B2B environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work across internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical, structured and commercially minded working style, with the ability to translate complex information into clear actions.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch.

Preferred

• Experience in the maritime industry or with complex technical products, services or systems.
• Experience working with OEMs, global agreements, supplier performance management or ERP/master data systems.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a similar field.

How we hire

Our hiring process is designed to be structured, fair and inclusive. The process typically includes:

• Application review
• Introductory conversation
• Role-specific interview or assessment
• Final interviewOffer

We do not ask candidates about current or previous salary. Selection decisions are based on role-related skills, experience, expected contribution and behaviours aligned with our values.

Salary

Between 5.170,52 EUR – 7.386,19 EUR Monthly

Curious if we are a good fit for you?

If you are an eager and motivated Category Manager for our Supply Chain Management department, with a passion for maritime technology and a commitment to exceptional service,