Sr Procurement Cat. Manager External Supply APMA
Core
Plan and lead global or regional category initiatives for External Supply (FDF) to deliver strategic procurement solutions, cost savings, and process improvements.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing projects, supplier performance programs, and category strategies for External Supply.
Domain
Healthcare / Pharma / Strategic Procurement
Required skills
Category strategy, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, Financial negotiation, Spend analysis, Supplier relationship management, Compliance & risk management, Project management, Stakeholder management, Data analysis, Contract management
Preferred skills
Master's degree, Experience with USD 25M-100M+ annual spend, Advanced negotiation strategies, Innovation in scientific/technical solutions
Technologies
Procurement applications, E-catalogs, User portals, Sourcing tools
Responsibilities
Develop sub-category strategy and lead proactive sourcing projects; Map value chains and derive scenarios using TCO and should-cost modeling; Participate in financial discussions and structure complex deals; Ensure end-to-end compliance and risk management; Analyze spend, demand, and supply markets; Manage supplier onboarding and long-term relationships; Implement HSE tasks and requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC