Category Manager - Electro-mechanics

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?

We are looking for a commercially driven and technically minded Category Manager to take ownership of a category portfolio with a primary focus on electro-mechanical components and assemblies. In this role, you will combine strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation with close collaboration across R&D, Operations, and QA/RA.

As our procurement landscape continues to evolve in complexity and scope, we are looking for a Category Manager who will help shape our future supplier landscape and support the continued growth of Demant Diagnostics.

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.

You will play a key role in ensuring strong supplier partnerships, high-quality standards, competitive cost levels, and resilient supply chains within a regulated medical device environment.

The position is based at our Interacoustics headquarters in Middelfart and supports several brands across Demant Diagnostics.

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.