With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical force, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,300 employees.We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our partners, customers, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We've always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest - we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow - with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.Job PurposeAs our organisation evolves, our aim is to reinforce our purchasing strategy. The Procurement CMO Category Manager (Solids) will report to the Head of Group Procurement CMO, and will be responsible for developing and executing supplier strategy for in-scope vendors; coordinating and leading source-to-contract activities for their own managed categories, contributing to category purchasing budget definition.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform key activities along the source to-contract value chain* Support Group Procurement Head to develop category strategy* Coordinate sourcing activities and engage in tenders/ negotiations with key suppliers* Identify global industry and supplier trends to develop potential global opportunities* Support the management of vendor performance* Contribute to the definition and collection of procurement KPIs to monitor supplier performance* Collaborate with suppliers to identify improvement initiatives* Identify and assess potential contract manufacturing partners based on technical capabilities, quality standards, and capacity* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define technical specifications, quality standards, and procurement requirements* Own end-to-end process and management of all contracts under scope* Build strong commercial relationshipsRequired EducationBachelor's degree in engineering / technical, or a related fieldRequired Skills and Experience* Minimum of 10 years' experience in procurement, with a focus on contract manufacturing within the pharmaceutical industry or a relevant commercial role in a contract manufacturing organization* Proven track record of successful contract negotiations and supplier relationship management* Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders* Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive procurement decisions* Proficiency in procurement software and tools* Leadership and team management experience* Ability to adapt in a fast and dynamic environmentRequired LanguagesFluent English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages would be beneficial.At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.
