Category Manager Large Business

Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Lead the vendor evaluation and its related negotiations to build a new manufacturer base
• Management of the vendor base including negotiations, contract management, stakeholder management, qualification management
• Responsible for the creation/set-up and review of contracts, considering key strategic indicators, to ensure continuous supply and supplier compliance
• Responsible for the management of the assigned category including long-term strategy, risk management and execution
• Execution of operational activities related to Purchase to Pay (PtP) processes for the assigned category
• Manage the initial initiation of the vendor qualification process and support the Vendor Qualification Group as a Subject Matter Expert for all Procurement related topics/tasks
• Lead- and support cross-functional procurement initiatives
• Set-up and perform the Vendor Performance Process and support the reporting of the category related KPIs

Skills

• Experience in the chemical and/or pharmaceutical industry of at least 7 years
• Extensive knowledge of the processes for Category Management and 5+ years hands-on experience in its execution for chemical raw materials
• Extensive knowledge in Supplier Evaluation, Contract Management and Audits
• Experienced in leading cross-functional projects
• Very good communication skills and stakeholder management with internal and external stakeholders; assertive, convincing and conflict management skills required
• Very good negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders including quality and cost savviness
• Solution oriented and analytical thinking

Education

• University Degree (or equivalent) in life science. Any additional degree is a plus
• Proficiency level in English oral and written. German language skills is a plus
• Market knowledge of chemical raw material procurement is a benefit
• Good SAP knowledge
• Digital mindset