Direct Category Manager

BioTalent; Schleswig-Holstein; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global pharmaceutical company seeks a (Senior) Direct Category Manager in Schleswig-Holstein. This critical role involves ownership of global procurement strategies, with responsibilities in supplier management and cost optimisation. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in international procurement. Fluency in German and English is required, along with strong negotiation skills.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years’ experience in international procurement, ideally in pharma.
• Experience in strategic and operational purchasing.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic sourcing for primary packaging and contract manufacturing.
• Develop global category strategies including contract negotiation.
• Drive cost optimisation and support centralised procurement.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Direct Category Manager - Schleswig-Holstein

BioTalent is partnered with a global pharmaceutical company to support the hire of a (Senior) Direct Category Manager, specialising in strategic procurement across packaging and contract manufacturing.

This role will offer you:

• Ownership of global category strategies in a growing pharma business
• Influence over strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Cross-functional collaboration on international supply chain projects
• A key role in building a centralised procurement function
• International travel opportunities (approx. 15–20%)

You will be responsible for:

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for primary packaging and contract manufacturing
• Develop and implement global category strategies, including contract negotiation and risk management
• Drive cost optimisation and support the centralisation of procurement operations across the organisation

Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in international procurement, ideally in pharma
• Strategic and operational purchasing experience
• Strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills
• Fluent in German and English; willing to travel internationally

Please apply/email your resume with your availability to [e-mail] to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

BioTalent Ltd are acting as an employment agency in relation to this opportunity.