Senior Category Manager (CMO)
Core
Design and implement procurement strategies for Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) and Key Logistic Providers to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and cost-saving pipelines for pharmaceutical manufacturing and logistics.
Domain
Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) management, Direct Procurement category management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, risk mitigation strategy design, complex contract negotiation, savings pipeline development, formal Category Management processes.
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 a three-year savings pipeline to deliver year-over-year savings; Implement robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key suppliers; Create and implement robust risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply; Develop and implement robust partnerships with key suppliers and internal business stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
