Category Manager – Digital Agency

Category Manager – Digital Agency

Requirements

• BA or BS required, MBA or Master’s Degree with Supply Chain/Procurement emphasis preferred
• 11 plus years strategic and operational procurement experience with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced strategic sourcing methodologies
• Minimum of 11 years working in biotech/pharma industry, or other highly regulated industries, with progressive leadership of procurement
• Minimum of 11 years of experience working in a complex global environment
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Category Management, Operational Buying, and Supplier Relationship Management
• Strong sub-category expertise and proven sourcing track-record
• Exceptionally skilled at stakeholder management
• Experience in project and risk management
• Strong and proven negotiation, leadership and communication skills
• Direct experience in category management and development of category strategies
• Proven Financial and Business Acumen

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Category strategy at sub-category levels with support of the Procurement lead alignment with organizational objectives, market dynamics and internal stakeholder needs
• Provide specific sub-category input to inform wider category and Procurement targets and be responsible for the delivery of sub-category savings targets
• Develop and manage a project pipeline of initiatives and opportunities (including savings, productivity, risk management, technology and innovation) using internal and external benchmarking data and subject matter expertise
• Lead strategic initiatives within the relevant sub-category (i.e. Category Councils, engagement guidelines, cash flow initiatives, risk management, etc.) ensuring alignment between sub-category activities, regional/global requirements and the wider category plan
• Lead interaction with Regional Category Managers and others to ensure alignment on category plan and support with the execution of regional category activities where required
• Successfully create and execute Procurement annual plan (global/regional as required) using both external and internal market intelligence
• Collaborate with global and regional Procurement teams, Takeda Business Services, Legal and other functions to help execute effective category strategies including buying channels and negotiation strategies
• Lead the communication of sub-category strategies, performance metrics (KPIs) and initiatives to internal business stakeholders to ensure a fully integrated and aligned approach
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key agencies, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and alignment with organizational needs and expectations
• Accountable for contract negotiations on behalf of Takeda to secure favorable terms, pricing and service level agreements, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including SOWs and other service agreements
• Drive cost saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, vendor consolidation and supply base management in line with procurement targets and KPIs
• Lead risk identification and mitigation processes to ensure minimal impact to Takeda business processes and reputation
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management initiatives across the strategic supply base, reporting on supplier performance, embracing supplier led innovation (where appropriate), issuing constructive feedback and ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis to end user satisfaction
• Champion GREFP values and initiatives including supplier diversity and sustainability across procurement, supporting functions and the wider Takeda business

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s Degree with Supply Chain/Procurement emphasis preferred