Senior Category Manager (CMO)
Core
Design and implement Procurement strategies for Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) and Key Logistic Provider (4PL) to achieve Total Cost of Ownership benefits and ensure supply continuity.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and a three-year savings pipeline for the CMO network and 4PL provider.
Domain
Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
Required skills
Strategic procurement, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), risk mitigation, contract negotiation, analytical skills, category management processes, stakeholder management, cost savings pipeline development.
Preferred skills
MCIPS certification, MBA, Lean/Six Sigma Master Black Belt, project management capability.
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage strategic and operational Procurement activity for CMO network and key 4PL provider; Create and implement a three-year savings pipeline; Implement robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key suppliers; Develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies; Develop and implement robust partnerships with key suppliers and internal business stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC