Manager, Category Indirect Procurement
Core
Develop and execute indirect procurement category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization and risk mitigation for biopharma clients.
Role type
Senior IC Manager, Indirect Procurement
Builds
Category strategies, supplier partnerships, and cost-saving initiatives for biopharma companies
Domain
Biopharma / Indirect Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Category management, supplier relationship management, spend analysis, should-cost modeling, negotiation, risk management, ESG integration, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis (Power BI/Tableau), project management
Preferred skills
Master's degree, experience in multinational companies, AI tool proficiency, Spend Management software knowledge
Technologies
Power BI, Tableau, PowerPoint, Spend Management software, AI tools
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies based on stakeholder requirements and market trends; conduct spend analysis and should-cost modeling; manage supplier performance and risk; lead end-to-end sourcing and negotiation; integrate ESG goals; mentor team members; facilitate cross-functional alignment; monitor category performance metrics.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team development responsibilities