Category Manager, Professional Services

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity as a Category Manager, Professional Services to develop and execute overall strategy including:

• Opportunity analysis
• Strategic sourcing project management
• Identification and achievement of savings targets
• Value capture administration
• Supplier management strategy

Leads all global Procurement efforts across the Corporation on Professional Services (including financial services, legal services, consulting, marketing, and human resources). This position may be required to cover the Director of Indirect Procurement when unavailable.

Qualifications

• Recognized Qualification in Procurement e.g. CIPS, or MBA
• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree or higher
• A minimum of 5 years in Procurement with a background in supply chain management or manufacturing
• Experience in eSourcing and running eRFP, eRFI, eRFP, forward and reverse auctions
• Practical knowledge of analytical techniques in Procurement
• In-depth knowledge of Category Management and Strategic Sourcing
• Leading experience and knowledge in negotiation preparation and execution
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project and AO or Visio
• Exceptional time management, organization and prioritization skills
• Effective communication, analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid working knowledge of ERP in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Oracle or SAP and MRP is an advantage
• Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience is desirable but not required

Requirements

• Collate internal stakeholder, supplier, market, category and internal business data and information for the assigned categories in scope
• Provide in-depth input and validation to the global Category Strategy
• Facilitate involvement of senior stakeholders
• Work with regional/country Procurement and the wider business to ensure effective execution of category strategies and local negotiations
• Ensure alignment with Finance business partners throughout the value opportunity assessment and execution process
• Formulate and drive Strategic Sourcing projects
• Function as Category Lead in delegated Supplier Relationship Management meetings
• Create detailed negotiation plans and conduct effective negotiations
• Identify and drive cost-savings opportunities
• Obtain tiered pricing wherever possible for unit volume ranges
• Manage strategic supplier relationships
• Support key supplier performance management systems (scorecards)
• Develop and report a rolling 1-3 year pipeline of sub-category initiatives and opportunities
• Generate business cases to record projects which create value for the Corporation
• Establish and maintain a Communication Plan for information flows to and from all stakeholders
• Ensure sourcing is conducted on a global scale to create value from suppliers
• Minimize the total costs of ownership within the Category Strategies whilst maximizing Value to the Corporation
• Utilize eSourcing in the relevant circumstances to drive Value for the Corporation
• Conduct training in Procurement tools and techniques to those in the Corporation who require it
• Travel: 0 – 15% of time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• 401k Benefits

Company Description

Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.