Senior Category Manager GMS Procurement

Requirements

• Technical or manufacturing background in the Bio-Pharma/ Pharma Industry is strongly preferred
• Proven Experience in Category Strategy Development in Pharma/ Bio-Pharm industry
• 5+ years Data/Business Management experience preferable in a strategic context
• Knowledge of Global Packaging materials supply base to support Pharma, Biologics and Vaccine production
• Demonstrable track record of performance in managing complex, cross-functional activities on a Global basis
• Stakeholder management experience at a Senior Global Level within Pharma / Bio-Pharma industry and with major Global Packaging materials suppliers.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex and dynamic matrix environment
• Clearly convey information through a variety of media to stakeholders
• Demonstrated analytical and problem resolution skills for procurement issues
• Root cause analysis to recommend solution and solve problems
• Ability to independently evaluate, assess and initiate action; recognition of positive and negative impacts of actions, decisions, other market forces on business and people
• Ability to lead small team in projects
• Builds and sustains positive cross functional relationships
• Handles conflicts and negotiations effectively
• Collaborates and works well with others
• Proactively seeks others for feedback, interest; sharing knowledge; inclusion and involvement
• Strong business acumen and proved ability to understand P&L execution and total cost drivers
• ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
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Additional Information

Role Description: Position Summary: Responsible for the development and implementation of Global Category Strategies for Global Packaging for Biologics and Pharma manufacturing Platforms at Zoetis Responsible for contract execution/management to support the Global Packaging category strategies. Responsible for the development, endorsement and implementation of global CIP initiatives for Global Packaging categories Coordinating Supplier Risk Management & Value Beyond Savings initiatives for the category Lead Zoetis' Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Governance activities within Global Manufacturing & Supply Procurement Provides support to Zoetis Global manufacturing sites to Develop CIPs, complete contracts and improve supplier performance via a structured Supplier Relationship Management program Responsible for the tracking status between Global Manufacturing & Supply Procurement and Global Manufacturing Technology organisations on all Product Qualifications/Transfers and NPI's within the assigned spend areas. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: - Development of category strategies for Global Packaging materials within the assigned spending areas - Updating Global Packaging Category Strategies through benchmarking industry best practices, reviews of new technical developments and Zoetis future GMS needs. - Negotiate contracts to support the Global Category Strategies for Global Packaging materials. - Develop and monitor contract management processes ensuring timely execution of contracts and compliance to principal company guidelines. - Provides pricing guidance to the Biologic site procurement teams on global strategic vendors for annual budget preparation and New Product Introduction (NPI) as part of comprehensive Global Packaging materials supply strategies that deliver long term cost reduction and supply assurance. - Develop a rolling 3-year program of CIP initiatives for Global Packaging Category Strategies. - Supports supply risk modelling to proactively identify, eliminate or minimise any risks associated with Global Packaging materials supply. - Supports the development of the Global Packaging materials Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program. - Leads the phased implementation of SRM Governance Program inclusive of policies/procedures, training, templates and tracking metrics. - Design, set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to accompany the SRM program to continuously improve third party performance and compliance with contracts - Coordinate and track continuous improvement, Value Beyond Savings, supplier performance, and project updates for the GMS Procurement Leadership Team - Coordinate with Quality and Operations to ensure compliance with relevant Zoetis guidelines and policies - Support Global QA & EHS initiatives inclusive of ongoing modeling for Global Packaging materials suppliers - Coordinate with other functions and impacted stakeholders to ensure timely implementation and compliance with the agreed to sourcing/project strategies - Continually evaluate and monitor market conditions to support sourcing strategies - Conduct annual reviews of site purchased and managed Packaging materials to ensure compliance with global category strategies, contracts and supplier risk management policy ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: Education: Minimum Bachelor of Science, in Chemistry/ Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Chemical Engineering/ Procurement & Supply Chain . Advanced qualifications including MBA would be preferable.

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