Category Manager

Do you want to play an important role in contributing to our strategic procurement agenda and building strong supplier partnerships? Are you passionate about category management and able to navigate between technical requirements and commercial objectives? And do you want to be part of a global hearing healthcare organization that improves the quality of life for people with hearing disabilities? If your answer is “yes”, our new Category Manager position is the opportunity you have been looking for.

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 worldwide. We are looking for a procurement professional who will take ownership of category strategies and supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and compliance. The position is located at our modern Interacoustics HQ in Middelfart.

A specialist role within strategic procurement with global impact
As a Category Manager, you will develop and execute category strategies, optimize the supplier portfolio, and ensure we have the right agreements and relationships in place. You will work closely with many stakeholders to secure alignment and progress globally within your product categories.

Your main responsibilities will include:
•    Develop and implement category strategies with clear objectives for supplier development, quality, and cost
•    Initiate and drive continuous cost-reduction initiatives
•    Negotiate agreements and build strong relationships that support both quality and business goals
•    Drive supplier segmentation, SRM, consolidation, and performance follow-up
•    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 position offers the opportunity to influence long-term procurement strategies and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art medical equipment across DGS Diagnostics’ brands and businesses.
Approximately 20–30 travel days per year can be expected.

Get to know your new team
You will report to the Strategic Procurement Manager and join the Global 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 management responsibility and with influence through category ownership and collaboration

Your background
You have solid business acumen, a strategic mindset, and thrive in a role where influence comes through collaboration. You have 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 or 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 and progress globally
•    Possess technical understanding and curiosity and quickly grasp products, processes, and requirements
•    Are analytical, structured, and comfortable with complex projects and long-term processes
•    Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – you influence and create buy-in across the organization
•    Understand regulatory requirements and documentation (ISO 13485/MDR/MDSAP is a plus)
•    Are fluent in English

Experience within medical devices is an advantage, otherwise electrical instruments.

Ready to join the team?
Send your application and CV as soon as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis. The application deadline is Sunday, 18th of January 2026. Applications can be submitted via our application system and in Danish or English.

•    The first round of interviews will be conducted in week 5, Friday the 30th of January
•    The second round of interviews will be conducted in week 8, Friday the 20th of February

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Anette Hegelund by phone at +45 51143511.

Anette Hegelund about the position: "We cannot wait to welcome our new colleague, who combines strong analytical skills with a collaborative mindset and enjoys working in a team culture where close cooperation and humor 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. 

The position is based in Middelfart out of the Interacoustics office but covers various of the diagnostics business’ brands. 

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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