Job Description:
* Lead global Direct Materials Category strategy and regional business needs.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to align category priorities with Procurement management.
* Negotiate with suppliers, manage activities, and engage stakeholders for assigned categories.
* Drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and efficiency savings from category management.
* Represent the organisation by participating in organisational decisions with critical impact on success, efficiency, growth, and results.
* Demonstrate knowledge of efficient global procurement organisations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry.
* Lead category activities to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
* Manage a team of professional level employees responsible for performing category management tasks.
* Provide coaching and guidance on job performance and career development to direct reports.
* Use data to drive decision-making for successful category projects.