Sr. Manager Procurement Business Partnering & Category Management
- Successfully engage in strategic planning, budgeting and target setting to deliver meaningful business impact.
- Collaborate with leadership across functions to identify requirements aligned with the business unit's strategies and business priorities.
- Act as a 'strategic thought partner' to the Business Unit. Create a compelling case for change and inspire stakeholders to realize the value that good sourcing practices bring to the business.
- Manage a holistic portfolio end-to-end, supporting the implementation of an array of category strategies and Affiliate specific projects.
- Where applicable, partner with Global Category Managers to develop global category strategies, sharing Affiliate business objectives, desired product / service specifications and projected demand.
- Where applicable, partner with Global Category Managers to drive Affiliate adherence to global category strategies and proactively identify category opportunities to create value for the Affiliate.
- Where applicable, develop local category strategies in close collaboration with Affiliate stakeholders ensuring stakeholders have a holistic view of Affiliate demand and supply options.
- For locally managed categories, develop relationships with key suppliers and meet key stakeholders annually to identify customer satisfaction and supplier improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Procurement Program Managers to operationalize enterprise Procurement programs (eg. for Travel or Temporary Labour) within the Affiliate market.
- For strategic sourcing projects, consult with stakeholders and Procurement's Services & Delivery Team to support the development of effective supplier negotiation strategies and the successful execution of Affiliate sourcing projects.
- Establish and monitor key performance metrics, status on deliverables and market intelligence relevant to the Affiliate.
- Provide progress status briefings to management (see reporting line below), proactively highlighting issues that require awareness or attention. Generate presentations for senior leaders as required.
- Attend Global Procurement team meetings where these support the sharing of best practice and the adoption of global procurement processes.
- Promote sourcing best practices and the standardization of processes, whilst minimizing supply risk.
Experience Requirements :
8+ years professional work experience plus a BS / BA (or the equivalent),Experience working in the Pharmaceutical / Healthcare industry is desirable but is not a pre-requisite.Demonstrated leadership and effective business partnering capabilities.Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.Negotiation / contract management experience.Experience leading cross functional teams.Knowledge and experience of Category Management and strategic sourcing processes.Experience using procurement systems for reporting and data analysis / insight generation purposes.Experience leading multiple projects and teams simultaneously across a matrixed organization.Demonstrates strong business acumen and judgement.Fluent in English and German.