Supplier relationship management and risk mitigation
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Roche is seeking a Global Category Manager for External Manufacturing to develop and lead procurement strategies that enhance category performance and savings on a global scale. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder management, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
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Job Summary
The role is accountable for developing global procurement strategies and leading initiatives for the External Manufacturing Services category.
You will act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders in Finance, Global Supply Chain, Quality, and Legal to align activities with business goals.
Roche offers a culture that encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections where every voice matters.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Roche is seeking a Global Category Manager for External Manufacturing to develop and lead procurement strategies that enhance category performance and savings on a global scale. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder management, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7+ years in global procurement experience
Strategic sourcing and demand management
Supplier relationship management and risk mitigation
Complex negotiation and CDMO contracting
Data accuracy in spend reporting
Nice-to-have
Enterprise thinker with deep category expertise
Curious, inclusive, and action-oriented mindset
Ability to connect dots across global networks
Lifelong learner excelling in stakeholder influence
Key Requirements
University degree in Business or Life Sciences
7+ years of procurement or stakeholder management experience