[Hiring] Senior Category Manager, Global Procurement @PCI Pharma Services

Role Description

The Senior Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement is a strategic partnership role that will develop and execute the strategy for the assigned category, delivering savings and value while managing risk and key supplier relationships. This role offers the opportunity to be entrepreneurial, directly influence the bottom line, and shape how procurement supports the business.

• Develop and execute assigned category strategies by evaluating business stakeholder requirements, industry trends, competitor activity, and customer behavior to inform category strategy.
• Conduct supplier/category spend analysis, should-cost modeling, and market/competitive research to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships to secure collaborative partnerships that maintain performance, adhere to reporting requirements, mitigate risks, and drive cost savings and innovation initiatives.
• Manage supply risk, ensure policy compliance, and support sustainability and diversity goals within the category.
• Lead end-to-end category management and sourcing — from strategy to negotiation and contract execution — ensuring compliance, sustainability, risk management, and quality.
• Integrate ESG and sustainability initiatives into sourcing and category strategy decisions to align with PCI’s ESG goals.
• Mentor and develop team members to enable the opportunity to build analytical, strategic, and overall best-practice capabilities across the entire procurement team.
• Work closely with all functional stakeholders (e.g., Manufacturing, Project Management, Finance) across the organization to align category strategies with overall business objectives.
• Drive collaboration with local site procurement teams to effectively manage supplier performance, category strategy implementation, and adherence to end-to-end procurement processes.
• Design and execute performance monitoring to track category performance metrics (e.g., savings goals, business objectives), analyze data, review compliance, and adjust strategies to improve results.
• Deploy a robust risk management process to develop exit strategies and follow supplier management process to mitigate risk.
• Execute indirect procurement category sourcing activities including the development and execution of RFXs, business requirements gathering, and development of supplier selection criteria in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and drive negotiation strategies with vendors, including gaining alignment from stakeholders, leading cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implementing appropriate supplier risk analysis.
• Research and share information on industry category trends and best practices; leverage market tools and benchmarks to inform decision making.
• Forge close working relationships throughout the company, suppliers, and use influence and persuasion skills to drive results.

Qualifications

• Strong category management expertise and knowledge of Procurement processes, best practices, and building category strategies.
• Proven track record of maintaining robust supplier relationships and deploying rigorous performance management activities.
• Ability to process and interpret data to make informed decisions that impact category decision making.
• Knowledge of market trends, regulatory compliance, and ESG considerations.
• Experience engaging in direct supplier negotiations with data- & analytics-based information.
• Clearly express ideas and information through spoken and written forms.
• Plan and execute category initiatives efficiently and on a set timeline.
• Ability to swiftly adjust procurement strategies and processes in response to changing market conditions.
• Proficiency in Power BI, PowerPoint, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to conduct spend analysis and should-cost modeling.
• Knowledge of Spend Management and Supplier Collaboration software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Procurement or category management, preferably in a multi-national company and across multiple categories of spend.
• Track record in successfully managing all aspects of an indirect supply chain category.

Benefits

• Remote position with occasional travel to sites and team meetings.

Company Description

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level.