Associate Director, Category Management

Role: Associate Director, Category Management, partnering with VP-level stakeholders to develop and execute global procurement strategies across categories, with a focus on aligning with business and sustainability objectives. Responsibilities: build annual strategic plans, drive supplier collaboration and innovation, incorporate ESG measures, lead supplier relationship management, develop risk mitigation strategies, manage end-to-end procurement processes including sourcing, negotiations, and contracting; lead and coach a team of managers, ensuring performance targets and skill development. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, or related; 10+ years in procurement or supply chain, with leadership experience in category management, supplier relations, and strategic sourcing; proficient in market analysis, financial assessments, negotiations, and project management. Preferred: Master’s degree, pharmaceutical industry knowledge. High-Value: global procurement strategy, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, supplier innovation, sustainability integration, complex project oversight. WorkSetup: Not specified.