Global Category Manager - R&D
- Mid-Level
- Location: Raleigh-Durham
Our client, a Fortune 500 biotechnology organization, is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate procurement individual to join their global sourcing organization!
The Global Category Manager - R&D is a senior position within the indirects procurement group that will be working with the European, APAC, and LATAM business partners to improve and streamline the category strategy for outsource research (CRO services) and clinical lab supplies & equipment.
Prior lab services and clinical outsourcing procurement experience is required.
The Global Category Manager - R&D will be responsible for:
- Driving supplier performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration and integration and deliver improved results with key suppliers within the assigned commodities
- Developing and implementing approved strategies that actively search for performance improvement and cost reduction opportunities by understanding R&D stakeholder needs, supply market trends and innovation
- Being accountable for managing an annual category spend of over $200M USD
- Conducting detailed demand, spend, cost and market analysis and a structured approach to tendering and negotiating with suppliers
- Developing presentation materials, leads & facilitates key meetings with senior leaders and leverages strong communication skills to achieve desired outcomes
- Working with R&D stakeholders to understand the demand/spend profile of assigned category and sub-category risks and business requirements for category plans and sourcing projects
The Global Category Manager - R&D has the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
- 6+ years of relevant experience within procurement
- 2+ years of experience within CRO and/or labs global sourcing
- Expert category strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, and contract negotiation skills
- Proficiency with SAP/Ariba