Global Procurement Lead (Solids)

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 ResponsibilitiesSupport Group Procurement Head to develop category strategyCoordinate sourcing activities and engage in tenders/ negotiations with key suppliersIdentify global industry and supplier trends to develop potential global opportunitiesSupport the management of vendor performanceContribute to the definition and collection of procurement KPIs to monitor supplier performanceCollaborate with suppliers to identify improvement initiativesIdentify and assess potential contract manufacturing partners based on technical capabilities, quality standards, and capacityCollaborate with internal stakeholders to define technical specifications, quality standards, and procurement requirementsOwn end-to-end process and management of all contracts under scopeBuild strong commercial relationshipsRequired EducationBachelor's degree in engineering / technical, or a related fieldRequired Skills And ExperienceMinimum 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 organizationProven track record of successful contract negotiations and supplier relationship managementStrong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirementsExcellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersAnalytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive procurement decisionsProficiency in procurement software and toolsLeadership and team management experienceAbility to adapt in a fast and dynamic environmentRequired LanguagesFluent English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages would be beneficial.#J-18808-Ljbffr