The Global Category Buyer will lead procurement strategy for clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas to deliver value and competitive advantage
Job Summary
The Global Category Buyer will lead procurement strategy for clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas to deliver value and competitive advantage.
Ipsen fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence, and impact while empowering individuals to grow and thrive alongside the company's success.
The role involves building robust partnerships with strategic vendors and supporting category strategies and supplier relationship management.
Matching Summary
The Global Category Buyer will lead procurement strategy for clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas to deliver value and competitive advantage.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic sourcing and procurement skills
Clinical trials spend management
Supplier relationship management
Cross-functional negotiation
Procurement process execution
Risk management in procurement
Nice-to-have
Project management skills
Collaboration with R&D and Medical teams
Category management support
Supplier performance KPI development
External networking and benchmarking
Key Requirements
Experience in international procurement
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and drug development
Experience with Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
Master’s degree in business/management/procurement