Role Overview
The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies within the Patient Supply domain. This role plays a critical part in ensuring continuity of supply for essential therapies and services, while driving value creation and innovation across the procurement portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies for a defined category, ensuring quality, supply resilience, and cost optimization.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve long-term value in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
Monitor market trends, conduct benchmarking, and provide insights to influence category strategy and identify new opportunities.
Manage the lifecycle of supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
Embed risk management strategies into contracts and sourcing processes to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
Champion sustainability and integrate environmental and social responsibility principles into procurement activities.
Required Competencies & Skills
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop category strategies aligned with business objectives.
Subject Matter Expertise: Understanding of Patient Supply drivers and regulatory requirements.
Negotiation & Contracting: Experience in complex contract planning, negotiation, and execution.
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis for decision-making and risk mitigation.
Project Management: Ability to lead procurement initiatives and manage change effectively.
Global Market Awareness: Knowledge of market dynamics, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical factors.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Ethical Standards & Compliance: Commitment to integrity and regulatory adherence.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (Master's preferred).
Proven experience in procurement or category management within a global environment.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
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