Job Description Summary

The Global Category Manager Consumables plans and leads all strategic aspects of the category across divisions on a Global level and develops proposals for strategic business decisions. The role provides high value procurement solutions to the business and category strategies; support third party vendor selection, vendor development, technology management and performance measurement activities. The successful candidate will ensure best-in-class delivery of external services and products in the Consumables category to support projects and to realize year-on-year productivity improvements, cost savings, and process improvements.

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Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Drive implementation of strategic goals in line with overall organisational and procurement objectives.

• Plan, organise, and oversee projects, ensuring effective coordination of priorities, resources, and stakeholders.

• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and constraints to achieve optimal project outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, and organisational standards throughout project execution.

• Identify and address risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

• Apply analytical and project management skills to support business objectives.

• Utilise digital tools and systems to enhance project planning, tracking, and reporting.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Deliver results that meet project scope, budget, and timeline expectations.

• Promote continual improvement and contribute to process optimisation across functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-10 years of relevant business experience in large corporate organizations (industry specific experience is a plus).

• Preferably 5-10 experience in Procurement or other related experience within the pharmaceutical industry - Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, Large Molecule Drug Substance, Drug Product, Sterile Fill & Finish - preferably in category management, supplier management, or related area (Technical operations, Supply chain,.

• University/Advanced degree is required.

• Master's Degree/other advanced degree in the Nature or Life Sciences, or Economicsis preferred.

• Strong leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Expertise in organization dynamics and culture, ability to gain trust and confidence at all levels in the organization, leadership and project management experience

Languages :

• English.

Skills Desired

Effective Communication, Finance Management, Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Managing Resources, Negotiating