Global Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Mississauga Ontario CW, Peel region, Canada AstraZeneca Full time

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At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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The role sits on the Americas Global Category Team focused in the commercial categories and reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing Procurement. This role will partner with the global business for the Patient Support Program category. This role will collaborate within the Global Procurement Network to plan and lead the global category strategy in addition to leading execution of those plans in the Americas.

Strategy:

Accountable for owning the evolution and implementation of the Patient Support Program category strategy in the US and Global markets to assure alignment with dynamic business requirements while driving value in terms of savings, removing complexity, supplier performance and innovation.

Accountable for the global category strategy and leading the procurement network this person will assure strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, supplier performance management, contract and risk management and sustainability efforts are fit for purpose and optimized for innovation.

Business & Supplier Engagement:

  1. Accountable for maintaining expert knowledge of respective US and global supply markets, competitors and innovations within the Patient Support Programs supply market.
  2. Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within category and across the enterprise to improve business performance.
  3. Develop an extensive understanding of customer needs and the business environment with senior stakeholders.
  4. Build positive trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders and be a partner of choice.
  5. Address supplier issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery. Maintains contractual and business relationships with suppliers to the highest standards.
  6. Develops senior level relationships in order to resolve issues, optimize business performance and develop future improvement opportunities.
  7. Own the implementation of key performance metrics across the business.
  8. Negotiate with suppliers to resolve contractual issues.
  9. Foster positive relationships with suppliers to achieve efficient pricing and quality of services.
  10. Drive competitive sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, Single Source Negotiations) and support supplier evaluation, selection commercial negotiation and market awareness.
  11. Partner with key suppliers to review Patient Program related savings initiatives and report to Finance team.
  12. Instill the highest standards of compliance and ethics consistently across AZ.

Essential:

  1. Bachelor’s degree preferably in a business related or marketing discipline.
  2. 8-10 years of Procurement experience.
  3. Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry.
  4. Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
  5. Proven leadership experience and ability to work independently with minimal mentor.

Desirable:

  1. Understanding of multiple aspects of procurement process.
  2. Master’s degree in a business related or marketing discipline.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing.

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Date Posted 23-Aug-2024

Closing Date 19-Sept-2024

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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