Category Sourcing Manager
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| Job Type | Contractor |
| Area | Dublin |
| Sector | ProcurementSupply Chain |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Darcy Ainscough-Denton |
| Telephone | +353 1 574 6266 |
| Job Ref | 25842222 |
| Job Views | 508 |
- Description
- We are currently recruiting an ambitious Category Sourcing Manager on an initial 12-month contract, to be part of our client’s team who are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. This key role leverages proven sourcing, procurement and category management experience, tactical thinking, solid organizational, communication and negotiation skills to support and implement sourcing processes to minimize total cost of ownership (TCO) while prioritizing stakeholder service and business support. This position will be responsible for sourcing, contracting and business support within Global QC and Logistics categories –within overall Global Operations - Indirect Goods and Services Category estimated at (USD)70M.
Why you should apply:
Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion, and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.
The role is generously compensated and attracts a competitive base salary.
Excellent career progression opportunities.
What you will be doing:
Business Partnership & Category Management
What you will be doing:
Manage assigned Contract Laboratory and Logistics business relationships – gaining a comprehensive understanding of business owner requirements
Implement global sourcing and category strategies and optimize vendor base and services, while securing the lowest TCO
Conduct spend analysis and support of business case development to support and enable roll-out of agreed sourcing plans
Work with business owners, SME's and finance team to gather and assess budget and spend forecasts for assigned programs and contracts
Develop and implement solutions to enhance sourcing and category performance & service delivery issues
Manage cost control and reductions for assigned category while maintaining continuous timely supply of goods and services.
Actively develop and manage supplier relationship and performance management using key performance indicators, business scorecard development, governance and by effectively managing contract oversight for assigned service providers.
Sourcing, Negotiation and Business Performance Management
Lead sourcing initiatives supporting the client's Global QC and Logistics category and any broader Operations support, as directed. Includes RFI, RFP, RFQ activities
Supports business review meetings, contract negotiations and contracting oversight - with an emphasis on financial terms & conditions, risk management and business continuity
Lead sourcing activities for assigned category, including RFx development and execution, price review, evaluation and contract award and negotiations.
Assist business partners to develop and enforce compliance to supplier SLA’s - manage and measure supplier performance and develop relationships with suppliers.
Follow market trends for applicable categories of spend. Use this knowledge to support internal customers. Evaluate financial aspects of key cost drivers, industry and benchmarked data.
What you need to apply:
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Business, Procurement or equivalent with relevant experience.
Competencies:
Structured, process-orientated, reliability, good professional maturity
Category management, procurement, sourcing experience
Service oriented
Adaptability to a multicultural environment, valuing diversity within a virtual global team environment
Ability to work on Global teams and independently
Ability to work to deadlines
