Associate Director, Category Management – Biologics

Role: Associate Director, Category Management of Biologics, responsible for developing and executing global procurement strategies for biologics manufacturing materials such as resins, filters, and single-use systems. Objectives include securing collaborative supplier partnerships, achieving cost savings, and integrating sustainability and ESG measures. Responsibilities encompass leading end-to-end procurement processes, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and driving innovation and risk mitigation within the category. The role demands cross-functional collaboration primarily with manufacturing sites, leveraging market intelligence, and implementing process improvements to optimize procurement value. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (master’s preferred), with at least 10 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within biopharma or pharmaceutical industries. Expertise in category management, market analysis, financial assessment, and negotiation is essential. Experience partnering with major suppliers and reporting to senior leadership is required. High-value specifics include focus on biologics manufacturing, strategic sourcing, sustainability initiatives, and collaboration with suppliers to foster innovation. The position may involve global travel depending on project needs. Work setup details are not specified, but the role's strategic and leadership scope suggests a senior, cross-functional leadership position.