This role will advise the development of end-to-end leadership in a meaningful portfolio in the Primary Packaging space for a leading client in Innovative Medicine. This includes strategy development, crafting key relationships within the business and leading key supplier relationships. This role covers the end-to-end scope (including development, through commercial to base business management) of the complex Primary Packaging space, and requires a
PG31 Global Category Senior Manager with excellent procurement and eye for business to lead this space in a compelling manner.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement end-to-end Procurement strategies that are aligned with the business/sector needs including sourcing strategy, negotiations, contract implementation and performance against established targets (Cost drivers, risk analysis, mitigation, analytics, applicability / of category value creation).
* Lead key supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, implement joint collaborative initiatives, and supervise supplier contract negotiations. Relationships are with senior executives at the supplier end.
* Is a great partner with key internal senior stakeholders, both in Supply Chain and R&D.
* Connect with, influence and develop the agenda with key internal Supply Chain and R&D stakeholders regarding the appropriate supplier selection for upcoming NPDs and NPIs.
* Lead & prioritize portfolio of Procurement segment specific initiatives and provide updates to Global Procurement Leadership.
Qualifications
* High level of proficiency with
core Procurement skills
(Category Management, Supplier Performance and Relationship Management, Supply market Analysis, Should-Cost Modelling, Negotiations, Contracting, etc)
* Strong experience in
Primary Packaging
* Strong experience in Regulated Markets – e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, etc
* Expertise in contracting, understanding regulatory, legal, compliance and commercial elements
* Internal Stakeholder Management, including building and maintaining positive relationships with Senior Management
* Strong leadership, vision and strategy setting, communication, influencing, teamwork and talent development skills
* Strong project and organizational change capabilities
* Multi-country and Multi-Sector experience preferred with experience across geographies, sectors and industries
* Expert negotiation skills, ideally with formal education or training in negotiations
* Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present sophisticated topics
* Judgment in developing innovative approaches and resolving issues
* Strong influencing skills with ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of stakeholders (e.g., Business Platforms, Finance, Procurement LT, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain); Has Leadership Presence
* Consistent track record in leading cross-functional teams and performing significant influencing roles
* Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization can effectively and efficiently move through transitions
Education
* Minimum of a Bachelor's / University or equivalent degree is required
* MBA or equivalent Master's Degree is helpful
Required Experience and Skills:
* Minimum 12 years of relevant work experience
* High level of proficiency with core Procurement skills (Category Management, Supplier Performance and Relationship Management, Supply market Analysis, Should-Cost Modelling, Negotiations, Contracting, etc)
* Strong Procurement background, preferably in the Primary Packaging domain
* Strong experience in Regulated Markets – e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, etc
* Expert negotiation skills, ideally with formal education or training in negotiations
* Please refer to \"Qualifications\" section above for more details