Category Management Sr. ManagerPfizer • Collegeville, PA, US
Category Management Sr. Manager
Pfizer • Collegeville, PA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionDevelops strategies for supplier relationship management to optimize supplier performance and drive cost savings. Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manages and leads regular business reviews with suppliers to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure excellent source value delivered to Pfizer in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and service levels Drive supplier innovation by collaborating with supplier to identify new products, technologies, and process that can deliver exceptional value to Pfizer Develop and maintain supplier segmentation strategy to categorize suppliers based on their criticality to the business, risk level, and potential for innovation and growth Manages key stakeholders across the organization, including senior level leaders, to develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value Develop Global Category Strategies for each category with business partners, ensuring alignment to category mgmt. value levers Develops strategy for business partners with relation to business needs for managed categories, ensuring alignment to global category strategy and maximizing category mgmt. value levers Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, rationalization, and optimization, and implement appropriate supplier management strategies Manages the collaboration with internal stakeholders, including business leaders and cross-functional teams, to understand business requirements and develop sourcing strategies that align with company goals and objectives Will be responsible for managing approx. $750Mn in spend for categories under management Manage various categories within Digital. Manage relationships with Digital Leadership stakeholders and all members of their organizations. Manage high and medium level complexity Digital categories Minimum of bachelor's degree in Business, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline 6+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement with deep technology category management process expertise (5+ yrs for MBA / MS) Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex, cross-functional projects Strong business operations acumen and client engagement and customer relationship management skills Experience managing and leading cross-functional teams Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including : the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact Ability to engage with senior executives to influence decisions Comfort with ambiguity & ability to identify innovative sourcing strategies Strong business operations acumen Strong financial acumen Effective project management & communications skills Business English required Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including : the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact. Track record of success in building strong partnerships and connections with business leaders to shape strategies & translate ideas into outcomes that meet business needs Experience managing and leading cross-functional teams Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Comfort with ambiguity & ability to identify innovative sourcing strategies Mastery of the sourcing and contracting processes Ability to engage with senior executives to influence decisions Strong understanding of strategy development Strong understanding of external supply markets and key industry trends / issues Excellent understanding of end-to-end procurement and sourcing processes Strong financial acumen Global business strategy management skills Project management & communications skills Ability to develop strategy for continuous improvement MBA or Master's degree in strategy, management, or related field is a plus Similar procurement / Sourcing experience with similar Blue-chip organization Certifications preferred : CPSM, CPM, PMP, MCIPS
Category Management Sr. Manager
The Category Management Sr. Manager role is the strategic leader for Enterprise Information Technology / Digital solutions and services (ie : Managed Services, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud Hosting and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
They are responsible for delivering exceptional sourcing and contracting value to Pfizer stakeholders through timely development, oversight, and delivery of global category strategies aligned with business needs. Value is defined by the quality of goods and services based on cost and the ability to anticipate and deliver on future business needs (defining future strategy and being solution oriented in support of the business).
Role Responsibilities
Category Strategy Design & Management
- Sets objectives for delivery of exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the timely development, oversight, and delivery of global category strategies aligned with business needs
- Acts as representative for the category internally within S&ES and Pfizer and externally to supplier
- Responsible for managing the execution of category strategies
- Manages Sourcing needs for New Product Launch Planning
- Oversees the direction of large complex sourcing projects
- Stay abreast of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies related to the categories managed, and incorporate new ideas and innovations into sourcing strategies
- Coordinates Procurement Value Analysis on Existing Products and Services
- Develops strategy for common category specific templates and tools
- Coordinates Demand Management : Forecast future needs to anticipate demand and define specifications and requirements
- Manages supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives related to managed categories, and promote responsible sourcing practices across the organization
- Drive visibility of unmanaged spend and strategy to increase managed spend
- Own spend of over $750m for Enterprise Information Technology / Digital products and Services, such as Managed Services, IT Consulting Services, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud Hosting and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Supplier Relationship Management
Business Partner Relationship Ownership
Category Management
Basic Qualifications
Experience
Knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
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