Senior Strategic Category Manager

October 7

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Description

• Collaborate effectively with the Category managers to deliver value and continuous improvements • Support Central Category manager with category strategy development (e.g. provide site current and future business needs) • Support implementation and execution of category strategies at site level • Support the execution of sourcing initiatives for delegated spend across assigned sites. • Provide purchasing expertise in tendering, negotiation tactics, planning and contracting • Support global & regional sourcing efforts • Support the roll-out of new procurement policies/procedures and tools • Support the optimization of transactional costs & efficiency of procurement activities (e.g. automation rates) • Share best-practice sharing and synergies across sites • Support standardization of specifications across sites and regions • Track country savings performance and identify potential savings, risks & opportunities • Drive utilization of on-line catalogues, E-Auctions and other leading edge sourcing tools • Ensure business continuity and meet site business needs: Ensure business continuity and supply/availability of indirect materials for production • Partner with site stakeholders to understand and support the delivery of current and future business needs • Work with site controllers to provide spend and savings forecasts to management • Manage supplier changes and transitions • Manage supplier relationship and performance at site level: Maintain and drive professional partnership/collaboration with suppliers • Manage portfolio of suppliers and ensure compliance with requirements/policies • Support comprehensive supply risk assessment across existing supplier portfolio (incl. single source, capacity constraints, financial risks, quality risks, etc…). • Develop and implement mitigation solutions for key business risks identified • Be aware of the supply market dynamics and changes to ensure competitiveness and supply risks are mitigated • Personal development and capability building: Define personal development goals and associated training and development needs • Complete mandatory training and capability building program • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain • MBA or advanced degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain • Advanced level of experience in raw materials procurement in a Pharmaceutical or High-Quality industry • Purchasing expertise in tendering, negotiation tactics, planning and contracting • Indirect spend management • Manages ambiguity through effective communication, removes barriers and overcomes resistance skillfully • Demonstrates timely and accurate decision making, ensuring escalation where appropriate • Develops inclusive relationships and alliances engaging internal and external stakeholders • Finds the right balance between internal/external customer needs and achieving business needs • Leads multiple initiatives simultaneously to successful conclusion while mitigating business continuity risks • Demonstrates high integrity and accountability for his/her area ensuring team(s) actions and decisions are aligned to business objectives • Fosters an open and learning environment where people are encouraged to develop, share and grow • Moderate Travel <50%

Benefits

• performance-related bonus • medical and dental coverage • 401k plan • life insurance • short-term and long-term disability insurance • employee assistance program • paid time off (PTO) • more