Our partner, a leading pharmaceutical company known for its commitment to quality and operational excellence. They offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
category manager
Tasks
As a Category Manager you will be responsible for managing specific categories of direct materials, supporting the development of procurement strategies, and driving category strategies through the procurement team. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
- Secure and drive supply of direct materials for manufacturing and R&D
- Manage end-to-end procurement of assigned direct material categories, including spend analysis, supplier management, risk assessment, contract negotiation, and relationship building.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for direct material issues within your responsibility
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to proactively resolve supply challenges
- Independently understand and address global stakeholder needs for assigned categories
- Lead sourcing and onboarding of new materials and suppliers
- Initiate, manage, and support cost savings and efficiency projects globally and locally
- Negotiate and implement contracts and amendments
- Monitor, evaluate, and improve supplier performance
Requirements
Approximately 4 years of experience in the manufacturing industry with a focus on supply chain management and procurement of direct materials. Experience with raw materials management, manufacturing, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and budgeting is essential.
- strong stakeholder management skills
- ability to operate at different organizational levels
- strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
- negotiation skills
- contract management
- understanding of ISO standards and cGMP regulations
- proficiency in data analysis and ERP systems
- strong MS Office skills
- fluency in English (written and spoken)
Offers
What our partner can offer:
- competitive salary
- hybrid way of work
- cafeteria, yearly bonus
- collaborative work culture
- private insurances
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