Regional Category Manager, Market Research
Core
Manage the Market Research spend category across the Americas, shaping category strategies and optimizing how Market Research services are sourced and delivered.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Market Research services (qualitative, quantitative, syndicated, and custom research)
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical industry
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, data privacy compliance, change management, financial analysis, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Professional Procurement Qualification, Market Research category experience, Pharmaceutical industry knowledge
Technologies
Market research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, syndicated data)
Responsibilities
Manage implementation of regional Market Research category plan; advise on purchasing and supply approaches including competitive bids and supplier negotiations; build relationships with business partners and strategic suppliers; lead initiatives to deliver value in cost, service, quality, and supplier performance; negotiate rates, SLAs, licensing, and data usage rights; ensure data quality and compliance; develop sourcing strategies for various research types; monitor supplier capabilities and market dynamics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC