Global Category Manager – Indirect Spend

Job Summary:

You will find an attractive and exciting workplace KBI Biopharma Inc. In this position, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the global procurement strategy within defined categories to maximize the benefits of strategic sourcing in close cooperation with the respective demand owners, the Global Director Procurement and other corporate functions. You will also ensure the achievement of the agreed service targets regarding quality, costs and time in scope of the responsibilities. Your area of responsibility belongs to the GSCP (Global Supply Chain Procurement Function). You will report directly to the Global Director Procurement KBI.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Your main duties will include the following:

• Developing and regularly updating the category strategic plan and underlying policies for assigned procurement categories
• Developing and regularly updating the suppliers’ strategy plan and policies
• Identifying and managing sourcing risks; and reporting them to business stakeholders
• Contributing to the development and implementation of procurement processes for the defined demand categories across relevant legal entities
• Identifying & negotiating savings potentials within the category scope, ensuring the achievement of the service targets with respect to quality, costs and time, supported by data analytics
• Creating spend forecast/budget for the categories in scope
• Contributing to developing a culture of continuous improvements on processes and tools in close collaboration with other expert positions in the company, such as Procurement Excellence, Global Process Owner P2P, IT experts, Controlling and Global Process Management
• Establishing and managing relationships with significant strategic suppliers
• Engaging, managing and supporting internal business stakeholders (budget owners)
• Taking up the design of complex Global Sourcing initiatives and implementing for best possible cost to source
• Performing Supplier search to build up and maintain the supplier list of the assigned categories, as well as certifying and validating suppliers
• For new sourcing initiatives, meeting sales representatives or other related partners to define and understand specifications on a specific sourcing initiative
• Negotiating, concluding and maintaining global contracts with a significant economic impact or with extremely significant suppliers
• Proactively bringing in best practice from the external network and leveraging the internal functions, applying tools such as cost trend analysis, price change analysis and target pricing
• Collaborating with the Global Business Services organization in order to coach colleagues and contribute to the success of the operational model for the Purchase-to-Pay process (buyers’ role)

WHAT WE EXPECT

We are looking for a motivated team-player, who brings along the following background:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or other relevant studies
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position with exposure to Indirect spend categories within the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industries. Other experience considered in lieu if part of a strong overall resume.
• Excellent procurement expertise, including regional and global markets, purchasing guidelines, supporting legal documentation, claim management, risk management, procurement methods, market know-how in the various categories
• Broad international procurement know-how and experience as well as fundamental market and product know-how for the defined category
• Excellent analytical skills and top target pricing management
• Proven track record in RFX and supplier management
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of analytical and strategic procurement systems (such as SAP Business Data Warehouse, ARIBA, ASC Trac) is desirable
• Excellent communication and presentation skills on all levels of the organization
• Lateral leadership skills, paired with convincing and influencing skills
• Fluent English skills, spoken and written (spoken French a plus)

Position Responsibility

• Managing Indirect Spend Categories for KBI Globally (Sourcing initiatives, contracting, negotiating with Key suppliers)
• Developing and implementing KBI’s Category rules, procurement rules and regulations, in conjunction with Global Procurement Director,
• Liaising with vendor/suppliers to resolve procurement related issues and concerns.
• Ensure that risk management assessment and mitigation strategies are in place aligned with the Business
• Support centralization of P2P Buying process & establishment of Global Ops Buyer Team.
• Supporting definition & production of departmental and role specific KPI’s & supporting other categories of spend assigned adhoc by the Global Director Procurement.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires more than 5 years of relevant Procurement experience with expertise in Procurement Category Management – Indirect Spend. Prior experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry is important. Good Knowledge of related supplier markets preferred.

Expertise in purchasing, sourcing, supplier performance management, supply chain and inventory strategies & practices; including demonstrated competency in P2P operations. Strategic Sourcing, negotiation expertise key.

Customer Service mindset and ability to deliver independently and work well within a team.

Salary Range: $118,000 - $162,800

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

Work Location: Hybrid schedule: Work remotely with required onsite presence at our Durham office on an as-needed basis.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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