Associate Director, Category Management

Role: Associate Director, Category Management for Primary Packaging Injectables, focusing on developing and executing global procurement strategies. Responsibilities: lead end-to-end procurement processes, create strategic plans aligned with business objectives, manage supplier relationships, integrate sustainability and ESG measures, drive supplier innovation, mitigate procurement risks, and oversee cross-functional project execution. Requirements: Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related; 10+ years in procurement or supply chain, with leadership experience in category management; strong negotiation, market analysis, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred: Master's degree and pharmaceutical industry knowledge. High-value: focus on injectable biologics or pharmaceuticals, strategic sourcing, vendor collaboration, sustainability integration, and risk management within a global biopharma context. Work setup and travel details are not specified.