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Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement – API and Third Party Manufacturing

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-30 → 2026-10-03

Core

Global leadership role setting and executing category strategy for Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) spend, ensuring operational continuity and business growth.

Role type

Senior Director, Category Management and Procurement

Builds

TPM procurement portfolio and global category strategies

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Third Party Manufacturing

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, Category management, P&L accountability, Team leadership, Change management, Contract law, Financial acumen, Stakeholder engagement, Process improvement, Supplier performance management

Preferred skills

Pharmaceutical industry experience, MBA or MS/PhD, Six Sigma certification, SAP/Ariba/Coupa systems, Science/Engineering background

Technologies

SAP, Ariba, Coupa

Responsibilities

Lead global category strategies for TPM spend, Maintain P&L accountability for the portfolio, Lead and develop a global team of category managers, Drive continuous improvement in people, process, and governance, Act as a trusted thought partner to TPM leadership, Translate complex analysis into executive-ready recommendations

Seniority

Senior Director, Global Leadership

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