The Regional Category Manager leads the regional execution of global strategies whilst also developing fit for purpose regional and local strategies tailored for the specific geographical requirements
Job Summary
The Regional Category Manager leads the regional execution of global strategies whilst also developing fit for purpose regional and local strategies tailored for the specific geographical requirements.
This role drives significant value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration to optimize performance and drive results.
Partner with Finance BPs, Operational Excellence, and Procurement Business Partners including but not limited to CMO Operations, TechOps, CMC, R&D and Network Strategy to align category strategies with business needs.
Matching Summary
The Regional Category Manager leads the regional execution of global strategies whilst also developing fit for purpose regional and local strategies tailored for the specific geographical requirements.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Regional Category Management
CMO and R&D Sourcing
Supplier Collaboration & Innovation
Total Cost of Ownership Optimization
Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
Global Strategy Execution
Nice-to-have
Driving Continuous Improvement
Mentoring and Team Development
Navigating Complex Stakeholder Relationships
Shaping Supply Chain Strategies
Key Requirements
Minimum 7+ years strategic sourcing/category management experience
Minimum 5+ years vendor relationship management (CMO/R&D)
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams
Demonstrated success in developing and executing category strategies