Associate Director, Category Management

Role: Associate Director of Category Management for Primary Packaging Injectables, focusing on developing and executing global procurement strategies to optimize sourcing, cost, and sustainability. Responsibilities: lead end-to-end procurement processes, build strategic plans aligned with business goals, manage supplier relationships, drive innovation, incorporate ESG factors, and develop risk mitigation strategies. Oversee cross-functional teams within manufacturing sites, utilize market intelligence, and lead negotiations with suppliers. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related; 10+ years in procurement or supply chain, with experience leading category teams, supplier partnerships, and executive reporting. Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and GxP considerations preferred. Skills: strategic thinking, stakeholder management, negotiation, project management, and cross-functional leadership. High-Value: pharmaceutical manufacturing focus on injectables, strategic global sourcing, sustainability integration, and supplier innovation. WorkSetup: not specified; based on typical roles, likely hybrid or on-site at manufacturing sites.