Global Category Manager

Catalent Pharma Solutions is the leading provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for small molecules, biologics and consumer health products. Our oral, injectable, and respiratory delivery technologies provide delivery solutions across the full diversity of the pharmaceutical industry.

Through our extensive capabilities and deep expertise in product development, we help customers take products to market faster, including nearly half of new products approved by the FDA in the last decade. Our advanced delivery technology platforms, broad and deep IP, and our proven formulation, manufacturing and regulatory expertise enable Catalent customers to develop more products and better treatments.

Each business unit segment is led by a Business Unit President and delivers a broad range of critically important solutions to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry inclusive of Prescription and Consumer Health Softgel, Modified Release Technologies, Injectables, Biologics, Sterile Fill-and-Finish, Clinical Trial Packaging/Services as well as Development & Analytical Services.

Job locations: Global - can be based in Europe or in the UK

**The Role**:
The Global Category Manager is responsible for sourcing activities including the development of category strategies for assigned categories. Lead sourcing teams and initiate and foster relationships with stakeholders, establishing and prioritizing activities for their team to achieve objectives and results. Additionally, this position will support the implementation of new suppliers for their given categories. Work closely with other team members, key support departments, and critical stakeholders across the company.

**Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities**:

- Engage and align with internal customers/stakeholders: Gain stakeholder and Leadership support Catalent Category Management (CCM) process through the development and implementation of category strategies
- Utilize CCM to understand the business requirements, build the portfolio of purchasing projects and develop Sourcing Strategies aligned to stakeholder needs.
- Develop long-term pipeline of opportunities (savings, cash flow, growth, other value) based on internal and external factors
- Engage and implement CCM tools and methodologies to optimize procurement activities associated with effective and timely implementation
- Understands external market factors and their implications and build in the plan and approach to address them as part of the sourcing strategy and annual profit plan
- Demonstrate expertise in the engagement and utilization of procurement tools including RFQ’s, contracting and scorecards/reports/communications, etc.
- Lead role in negotiations for the category
- Conduct outreach and alignment of sourcing process with other organizations within the company
- Drive compliance to Procurement Policies and Procedures
- Support the preparation of annual sourcing plans linked to annual profit plans in order to maximize value contribution, drive improvements and minimize risks.
- Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future supply availability and recommend optimal procurement channels.
- Perform in-depth analysis of assigned categories to identify and understand future price trends and budget cost projections.
- Identify and lead projects, in conjunction with suppliers and the businesses, to reduce costs and improve efficiencies throughout the supply chain.
- Lead negotiations to maximize the delivery of value to the business
- Understand the capabilities of the supply base and select suppliers based on best-in-class criteria to ensure the reliable delivery of consistently high-quality products.
- Conduct business in an ethical and professional manner to ensure avoidance of all actual and potential conflicts of interest.
- Utilize the E-Procurement system and stay familiar with current technology Understand vendor competence and competitive marketing conditions as they relate to category
- Monitor vendor and product performance to ensure they continually meet the highest standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain or comparable disciplines. Master is preferred; Industry certifications a plus
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience and career advancement in procurement or comparable function
- Working knowledge and experience of procurement and best-in-class practices, principles, process, tools and methodologies
- Can demonstrate the successful development and implementation of sourcing strategies
- Clear knowledge and understanding of supply market, industry and category dynamics
- A successful track record leading and managing complex negotiations
- Strong analytical skills including financial management and metrics
- Direct knowledge of Enterprise Resources Planning software and procurement systems and their functionality
- Leadership Competencies including Customer Orientation, Pers