Company
Biotech
SrCategoryManager,ContractManufacturing,GSP
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“Sr Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing, GSP. Skills: Contract Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supplier Management. Develop category strategies. Execute category strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve cost efficiency; Improve service levels; Improve supply reliability; Deliver value beyond cost savings; Risk optimization; Performance optimization; Impact supply continuity; Impact patient outcomes
Industry & Context.
Make-versus-buy decisions; Risk mitigation strategies; Dual sourcing; Diversification; Supply continuity planning
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years experience in strategic sourcing, 5+ years experience in procurement, 5+ years experience in category management, Experience managing external manufacturing sourcing, Experience supporting external manufacturing sourcing, Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, Knowledge of GxP environments, Knowledge of FDA regulatory frameworks, Knowledge of EMA regulatory frameworks, Knowledge of ICH guidelines regulatory frameworks, Proven experience leading sourcing events, Proven experience leading supplier negotiations, Proven experience leading complex contract structuring, Analytical capabilities including spend analysis, Analytical capabilities including cost modeling, Analytical capabilities including supplier evaluation, Ability to operate in cross-functional environments, Ability to operate in matrixed environments, Ability to operate in global environments, Commercial acumen, Excellent communication skills, Excellent stakeholder management skills, Executive-level presentations skills
Nice to Have
Advanced degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Develop category strategies
Execute category strategies
Lead strategic sourcing activities
Manage CDMO/CMO selection processes
Drive make-versus-buy decisions
Drive supplier selection
Drive capacity planning
Lead contract negotiations
Partner with technical operations teams
Partner with quality teams
Partner with supply chain teams
Partner with regulatory teams
Align sourcing strategies
Monitor supplier performance
Implement strategies to improve cost efficiency
Implement strategies to improve service levels
Implement strategies to improve supply reliability
Develop risk mitigation strategies
Conduct market intelligence analysis
Prepare sourcing strategies
Present sourcing strategies
Present savings outcomes
Present supplier performance insights
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Matrixed global environments; Technical operations; Quality teams; Supply chain teams; Regulatory teams; Senior leadership
Communication Scope
Executive-level presentations; Stakeholder management
Process & Methodology
Strategic sourcing activities, Sourcing events, Contract structuring
Full Job Description
## Accountabilities Develop and execute category strategies for assigned external manufacturing segments such as drug substance, drug product, or packaging. Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities including RFx processes, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract execution. Manage CDMO/CMO selection processes, including technical, regulatory, quality, and capacity due diligence. Drive make-versus-buy decisions, supplier selection, and capacity planning aligned with pipeline and commercial requirements. Lead contract negotiations covering pricing, SLAs, IP protection, governance models, and technology transfer agreements. Partner with technical operations, quality, supply chain, and regulatory teams to align sourcing strategies with operational and compliance needs. Monitor supplier performance and implement strategies to improve cost efficiency, service levels, and supply reliability. Develop risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, diversification, and supply continuity planning. Conduct market intelligence analysis on CDMO capabilities, pricing trends, regulatory changes, and industry dynamics. Prepare and present sourcing strategies, savings outcomes, and supplier performance insights to senior leadership. Requirements: 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within biotech, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environments. Experience managing or supporting external manufacturing sourcing (CDMO/CMO), ideally across drug substance, drug product, or packaging. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including biologics and/or small molecule production. Knowledge of GxP environments and regulatory frameworks such as FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines. Proven experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and complex contract structuring. Strong analytical capabilities including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier evaluation. Ability to operate effectively in c
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