Drives the execution of complex category strategies encompassing multiple sites to continuously improve the assigned categories of spend
Job Summary
Drives the execution of complex category strategies encompassing multiple sites to continuously improve the assigned categories of spend.
Leads global category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators including: savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk.
Collaborates with a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manages preferred supplier relationships.
Matching Summary
Drives the execution of complex category strategies encompassing multiple sites to continuously improve the assigned categories of spend.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
execute complex category strategies
cross-functional team collaboration
negotiate contracts
manage supplier relationships
global category initiatives
market intelligence monitoring
Nice-to-have
consultative/collaborative style
influences without authority
continuous improvement environment
Key Requirements
Minimum of 7 years procurement/sourcing experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or technical field
Experience working in highly regulated industries
Life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries experience preferred