Category Manager

Role Overview

The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies within the Patient Supply domain. This role plays a critical part in ensuring continuity of supply for essential therapies and services, while driving value creation and innovation across the procurement portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies for a defined category, ensuring quality, supply resilience, and cost optimization.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve long-term value in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Monitor market trends, conduct benchmarking, and provide insights to influence category strategy and identify new opportunities.
• Manage the lifecycle of supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Embed risk management strategies into contracts and sourcing processes to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Champion sustainability and integrate environmental and social responsibility principles into procurement activities.

Required Competencies & Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Understanding of Patient Supply drivers and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiation & Contracting: Experience in complex contract planning, negotiation, and execution.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis for decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Project Management: Ability to lead procurement initiatives and manage change effectively.
• Global Market Awareness: Knowledge of market dynamics, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical factors.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Ethical Standards & Compliance: Commitment to integrity and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience in procurement or category management within a global environment.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus