Global CRO Category Manager | Strategy & Sourcing

Takeda; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 177.400 - 243.980; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Takeda is seeking a Global Category Manager for CRO services to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationships across the globe. The role focuses on developing category strategies, driving cost savings, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a pharmaceutical context.

Based in Zurich with collaboration across R&D, procurement, quality assurance, and finance, the incumbent will optimize sourcing strategies and SRM while supporting business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• ISM CPSM/CPSD certifications preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement global CRO category strategies for Takeda.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Align category strategies with business goals across regions.
• Identify, evaluate, and select CRO suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

ISM CPSM or CPSD certifications

Tools

Cirtuo

Ariba

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Takeda is seeking a Global Category Manager for CRO services to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationships across the globe. The role focuses on developing category strategies, driving cost savings, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a pharmaceutical context.

Based in Zurich with collaboration across R&D, procurement, quality assurance, and finance, the incumbent will optimize sourcing strategies and SRM while supporting business objectives and regulatory requirements.