MRO/CAPEX Category Manager

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

CordenPharma is looking for experienced Category Managers to complete the Global Category Team in the following areas: CAPEX; MRO (Maintenance, Repairs/operations); Liquid Drug Product Packaging; Drug Product Excipients.

In this role, you would be part of the Global Procurement team supporting the business objectives in procurement of goods and services for the Corden Pharma group. You will represent your category across the individual Corden sites and, as such, build a crucial link between global and site Procurement. Responsible for developing and executing category strategies, conducting market analyses and research, managing relationships with key suppliers, and supporting contract negotiation and execution as required. Your primary objective is to secure the delivery of projects, goods and services across the category, thus effectively managing Corden's Supply Chain risk. You will achieve the best value solutions for the Corden Pharma group through effective communication, and collaboration across internal departments, and by maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of category strategies i.e. building clear and compelling category plans and selecting the right buying channel to balance cost, quality and risk through market research, supply base analysis, and internal requirement baselining.

Perform supply market research in specific areas to ensure that Corden is making best use of new developments and is aware of new potential suppliers, and maintain a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the category.

Create buy-in amongst all category stakeholders to implement category and supplier strategies.

Leveraging teams and their capabilities outside of Procurement to support analytics and the effective development of the category plans.

Execute category plans, in coordination with buyers and wider stakeholders across sites and within Global Procurement, using a strategic sourcing methodology to deliver best commercial and operational outcomes including cost and working capital improvement.

Evaluate new suppliers in line with Corden policy and procedures, assess the performance of existing suppliers and specify development initiatives to ensure key suppliers perform to the requirements of Corden.

Manage relationship with internal business teams to ensure that the strategy reflects their ability to fulfil their internal requirements, and manage and/or challenge demand where applicable.

Inform and advise customers (internal and external) on good purchasing practice to assist them in carrying out their buying responsibilities.

Lead and coach junior members of the team on strategic sourcing practices, as well as category management and execution responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration
• Ability to lead cross-functional and global team
• Category Management experience in any of the areas; CAPEX; MRO (Maintenance, Repairs/operations); Liquid Drug Product Packaging; Drug Product Excipients, is a desired
• Commercial strategic sourcing experience (ideally with a multi-national, Fortune 500 business) including demonstrated proficiency in contract negotiations, supplier development, and global sourcing
• Professional Purchasing Qualification
• Strong external and internal communication skills
• Influencing, negotiation and project management skills
• Experience in the pharmaceutical (especially CDMO) or chemical industry
• Excellent knowledge of SAP
• Excellent computer-based skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong proficiency in Business English

Core Competencies

• Comply with safety regulations
• Comply with GMP regulations and instruction in SOP
• Flexibility and robustness
• Responsible, autonomous, analytical and outcome based approach to work.

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation - Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance