Category Manager
Core
Manage strategic procurement of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Excipients for operations in Australia and globally, focusing on cost reduction, supply risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Procurement)
Builds
Strategic API and Excipient procurement programs
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, market data analysis, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, project management, change management, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical industry experience, complex FMCG environment experience, developing strategic plans
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Manage annual PPV budget and quarterly forecasts for API and Excipients; research and analyze market conditions for pricing and supply; identify alternative sources to mitigate supply risk; coordinate supplier relationship management and negotiate with vendors; collaborate with internal teams (Finance, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory) on commercial issues; prepare procurement databases and reports on supply issues and supplier performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
