Category Manager External Manufacturing Drug Product, Finished Goods

For our client F. Hoffmann - La Roche Ltd., we are looking for a dynamic team member for an exciting position:

Category Manager External Manufacturing Drug Product, Finished Goods

F. Hoffmann - La Roche Ltd. Basel

Background:

The Category Manager External Manufacturing Drug Product, Finished Goods is accountable for developing procurement strategies and leading initiatives for the Category on a global basis. As a member of the Category Management team the role is responsible for proactively leading and identifying opportunities, engaging, and partnering with senior business stakeholders and regional Procurement, and managing Category / Sub-Category suppliers to deliver the overall Category performance and savings targets. The Category Manager is accountable for the effective management of the category / sub-categories using the Roche category management approach, including the development, implementation, and maintenance of a formalized Category Strategy, category buying guides / content, and the overall delivery of high value savings targets. The role ensures input and operationalization of the Category Strategy by engaging with the Category and Supplier Management team, local and regional Procurement, and Business stakeholders to develop and validate the Category Strategy and pipeline of initiatives. The role also provides category / sub-category specific input to the development of category buying guides / content to translate the Category Strategy and initiative outcomes into clear, practical guidance / content for Procurement colleagues and Business Partners. The Category Manager is also responsible for building and maintaining Business Partner relationships with senior Business stakeholders and acts as a key point of contact for category / sub-category activities in the assigned categories. As part of the Category team the Category Manager has deep category / sub-category subject matter knowledge and expertise in Roche's category and supplier relationship management (SRM) approach, the specific assigned categories, and works to ensure this knowledge is shared and embedded to drive performance. The role has deep expertise in supporting the realization of Procurement targets, including delivery of high value sourcing, demand management, process re-engineering, and supplier performance and innovation activities. The role uses strong leadership, superb strategic agility, communication, and influencing skills to ensure stakeholder alignment and support to deliver the implementation of Category Strategies and initiatives. The Category Manager works to establish effective working relationships with local and regional Procurement to ensure alignment and the full realization of the benefits of the Category Strategy. Through the rigorous application of procurement techniques and partnering with local and regional Procurement as well as senior Business stakeholders, the Category Manager delivers significant Business value and Procurement impact.

The perfect candidate
possesses significant expertise in CMO Management and contract negotiation. Fluency in English and experience with GMP are also essential requirements.

General Information:

• Start Date: asap
• Latest Possible Start Date:
• Planned Duration of Employment: 6-9 months
• Extension: TBD
• Workplace: Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: Yes
• Travel: Yes
• Does this position have access to Roche products or is it in a GMP relevant environment? Ja

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing / CDMO Site Selections including Due Diligence
• Price Negotiation
• Contracting of CMO contracts
• SRM Activities for CMOs

Must Haves:

• University degree a scientific or business field or similar
• Min. 5 years relevant experience CMO Management or procurement in CMO space
• GMP Experience
• MS Office, Google workspace
• Fluent communications skills in English
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Experience in negotiation contracts with CMO's

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