Category Manager

Job Description SRG are currently looking for a Category Manager for a Global Pharmaceutical Company who have opened a new vacancy within their team on an initial 6-month basis. FTC Hybrid opportunity with flexibility for remote working. The Role: This is a key role within the Global Procurement function driving a high-performance culture and setting the standard for Procurement Excellence. We are looking for a candidate who has an engineering background who will bring a strategic and innovative Category Management approach to the company as we continue our transformation journey. Key Responsibilities: Commercial management of Capital equipment global category with spend up to $95 million. Development of long-term value generation and risk mitigation strategies based on the business' capital equipment plans. Delivery of projects and programmes to translate these strategies into validated cost savings in line with overall delivery objectives. Drive compliance to sourcing strategies in each Business Unit, proactively managing vendor performance. Harness supplier innovation to differentiate and drive competitive advantage. Contribute to the development of the Procurement strategy by managing a long-term pipeline of value delivery projects. Collaborate with and lead cross functional project teams. You might be required to line manage Strategic Buyer(s) to support the programme. Experience Required: Engineering background with experience purchasing plant related equipment, machinery and MRO. Full or part qualified MCIPS advantageous. A background in applying "best practice category management" within a dynamic industry sector. Experience of developing and deploying national category/procurement strategies. Strong track record of category/procurement efficiency improvement opportunities. Commercially astute, with experience of assessing external supply markets. Ability to lead, persuade and influence internal and external partners through a period of change. Commercial experience of advanced negotiations with senior stakeholders to deliver value objectives. Innovative, creative and strategic thinkers. Demonstrable experience of multi-site/ procurement as opposed to single site/HO located stakeholder engagement and communication #J-18808-Ljbffr