Category Manager

Do you want to contribute to our global strategic procurement agenda and build strong supplier partnerships within direct procurement? Do you excel in category management and thrive where technical requirements meet commercial objectives? And do you want to be part of a global healthcare organization that improves quality of life for people with hearing loss? If your answer is “yes”, our Category Manager role might be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Join a global hearing healthcare organization

Become part of a leading supplier of premium diagnostic audiological equipment used every day in hearing clinics and hospitals around the world. We are looking for a procurement professional who will take responsibility for category strategies and supplier relationships with a strong focus on quality, cost efficiency, and compliance.

You will join a dedicated team of nine colleagues working within categories such as plastics, mechanics, electro mechanics, and electronics, supporting Diagnostics companies globally.

The position is based at our modern Interacoustics headquarters in Middelfart and covers several brands within the diagnostics business. 

A specialist role with technical and global impact

As Category Manager, you will develop and execute category strategies, optimize the supplier portfolio, drive cost effectiveness initiatives, and ensure that we have the right agreements and relationships in place.

Collaboration across functions and regions will be essential to secure alignment and progress within your categories.

Your key responsibilities:

• 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 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, e.g. harmonization of master data and lifecycle/EOL management
• Work closely with R&D, other Category Managers, and Procurement Project Leads to support development projects

The role provides the opportunity to influence long-term direct procurement strategies and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art medical equipment across Demant Diagnostics brands.

Up to 22 - 30 days of travel should be expected.

Get to know your new team

You will report to Strategic Procurement Manager, Anette Hegelund, and join the Global Strategic Diagnostics Procurement team consisting of dedicated professionals who combine seamless collaboration with a fun, informal atmosphere and a strong commitment to making strategic procurement improvements. This is a specialist role without direct reports.

Your background

You bring solid business acumen, a strategic mindset, and thrive in a role where influence is built through collaboration. You hold a technical degree, e.g. in engineering, and/or a degree in supply chain or procurement, combined with solid experience in strategic sourcing and category management within technical, medical or other regulated environments.

We imagine that you:

• Are a strong negotiator, cost-driven and result-oriented with a can-do attitude
• Have international experience and the ability to create alignment across borders
• Possess technical understanding and curiosity and quickly grasp products, processes, and requirements
• Are analytical, structured, and comfortable with complex projects and long-term processes
• Communicate clearly and create buy-in among stakeholders
• Understand regulatory requirements and documentation. ISO 13485/MDR/MDSAP is a plus

Ready to join the team?

Send your application and CV as soon as possible. We review applications on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is April 12th, 2026. Applications can be submitted in Danish or English.

First interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and second interviews in week 18.

If you would like to know more, please contact Anette Hegelund at +45 51143511.

Anette Hegelund about the position:

"We cannot wait to welcome our new colleague, who combines strong negotiation skills and commercial drive with a collaborative mindset and enjoys working in a team culture where close cooperation and humour put a smile on our faces every day."

About Demant Diagnostics

Demant’s diagnostics business is a trusted diagnostic solutions provider in the field of hearing and balance assessment. This group of international companies develops, manufactures, and markets a wide variety of technological solutions globally, delivering instruments, software, training, and services that support the entire diagnostic journey – from early screening to advanced clinical assessment and balance treatment. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Maico, Interacoustics, Amplivox, GSI Grason-Stadler, MedRx, Audioscan, and Inventis. 

Our products are sold in more than 100 countries through an extensive network of sales companies and distributors. 

For more information, please visit: www.demant.com. 

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.

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