The Regional Category Manager leads the regional execution of global strategies and develops fit for purpose regional and local strategies tailored for specific geographical requirements
Job Summary
The Regional Category Manager leads the regional execution of global strategies and develops fit for purpose regional and local strategies tailored for specific geographical requirements.
This role drives significant value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration to optimize performance and drive results, influencing senior leaders globally and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
The company is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by its promise to save lives, focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies to discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies.
Matching Summary
The Regional Category Manager leads the regional execution of global strategies and develops fit for purpose regional and local strategies tailored for specific geographical requirements.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Regional category strategy execution
Develop regional sourcing strategies
Supplier collaboration and innovation
Total cost of ownership optimization
Cross-functional stakeholder alignment
Risk mitigation in supply chain
Nice-to-have
Influence senior leaders globally
Foster high-performance culture
Drive continuous improvement
Leverage industry leading innovation
Key Requirements
Minimum 7+ years strategic sourcing/category management
Minimum 5+ years vendor relationship management
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience developing and executing category strategies
Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement