Associate Director, Category Management
Core
Develop global procurement strategies and secure collaborative partnerships for Primary Packaging Injectables to achieve cost savings and performance targets.
Role type
Senior IC category management leader
Builds
Global procurement strategies, supplier partnerships, and category plans for primary packaging injectables
Domain
Pharmaceutical supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
global procurement strategy, supplier negotiation, cross-functional leadership, market intelligence, risk mitigation, project management, data analytics, ESG integration, strategic planning
Preferred skills
pharmaceutical industry knowledge, Master's degree, experience leading category teams
Technologies
data analytics tools
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end procurement processes and execute process improvements; Build comprehensive annual strategic plans; Lead cross-functional teams to inform strategic decision-making; Define strategic value drivers with key suppliers; Integrate sustainability and ESG measures into category strategies; Lead Supplier Management & Innovation strategies; Develop and activate mitigation strategies for procurement risk; Ensure effective project management from initiation to completion; Own negotiation preparation and lead negotiations with key suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
