Category Manager for External Manufacturing/Contract Manufacturing Procurement

Immediate need for a talented Category Manager for External Manufacturing/Contract Manufacturing Procurement. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Summit, NJ(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:25-67328

Pay Range: $55 - $58/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Defines Category Strategy for GLOBAL category
• Analyzes category and defines category profile, incl. risk assessment, supply base assessment and SRM strategy
• Benchmarks category practices to identify improvement initiatives.
• Builds category specific strategic plan in alignment with the regions / countries and aligns strategic plan to financial budget and global business strategies in alignment with global Category Manager and business stakeholders.
• Initiates internal and external analysis (industry and supplier)
• Consolidates requirements, acting as a business partner for business / other functions, supporting the alignment and optimization of specification with the business / other functions
• Is accountable for developing long term savings pipeline, do critical/strategic RFPs and negotiations for their categories.
• Manages innovation pipeline/NPD pipeline of all key EM projects and is responsible for scouting for new EMs and developing EM capability library and has very close relationships with R&D, and cross functional brand development teams.
• Maintains and manages relationship with suppliers identified as key suppliers in the selected category and region, monitors performance of key strategic suppliers according to the guidelines
• Leads suppliers selection with Do it Right, First time mind set – negotiates key parameters linked to supply chain agility, service, cost and cash to make right end to end decision to select right supplier.
• Leads supplier development activities; sets up cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers in order to improve performance and further cost / demand reductions.
• Supports the identification of potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiations.
• Is accountable for supplier scouting, selection and development
• Manages relationship with key stakeholders and business representatives
• Acts as escalation point for category related issues and drives resolution in line with global Procurement policies
• Achieves “buy-in” from key stakeholders for major procurement initiatives
• Maintains close relationships with Network team, R&D, Regional Make teams (where needed)etc.
• Collaborates and aligns with global / regional / local procurement teams as applicable
• Is a business partner to the regional procurement teams to create and outline contribution for budget improvements
• Supports resource allocation between global and regional / local category initiatives.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• HM Notes; Strong Procurement  (3-4 yrs of experience)
• External Manufacturing / Contract Manufacturing
• Procuring tablets / Capsules
• Skills-Striving to meet the mutually agreed Procurement targets contributing to the overall budgeting targets, BACHELOR'S DEGREE MUST.
• Should have experience with supplier negotiations, RFPs, category strategy, should cost/cost benchmarking and need strong excel skills.
• Experience: At least 3-4 years of Procurement experience is required.`
• Academic background: Appropriate University/bachelor degree qualification is essential. 
• A recognized qualification in procurement would be considered an asset.
• Experience: At least 3-4 years of Procurement experience is required. 
• Experience with External manufacturing/contract manufacturing procurement and OTC/Regulated products/categories will be considered an asset.
• Should have experience with supplier negotiations, RFPs, category strategy, should cost/cost benchmarking and need strong excel skills.
• Language skills: Proficiency in English essential.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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