Procurement Category Manager

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JOB PURPOSE

The Procurement Category Manager operates within the corporate “Group
Procurement - Raw Materials” function and is responsible for managing the
strategic sourcing of pharmaceutical raw materials, with main focus on Rare
Disease portfolio (biologics and complex APIs), to ensure continuity of supply,
cost competitiveness, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
The role contributes to the definition and execution of category strategies,
working in close collaboration with other Group Procurement teams, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing Science & Technology, Finance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory
Affairs, and Legal teams. The position plays a key role in supplier management
and selection, supply agreement negotiations, budget definition and financial
result reporting across a global supplier base, while contributing to cost
optimization and risk mitigation initiatives

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the definition and implementation of global category strategies
aligned with Group Procurement and business objectives.




• In collaboration with the relevant stakeholders, lead strategic sourcing
initiatives, including scouting, supplier selection, complex negotiations and
long-term agreements with key suppliers.
• With cross-functional engagement, participate to business review and
problem-solving sessions, as well as support project cost negotiations and
action item implementations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers globally and
ensure supply continuity through appropriate sourcing strategies, aligned with
Supply Chain and Manufacturing Science & Technology projects
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Quality
Assurance, Regulatory Affairs to monitor supplier performance, support supplier
qualification and change management processes, audits and GMP compliance,
support project implementation
• Define annual budget and period forecasts, monitor financial performance
during the year together with

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