Senior Category Manager Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)

ageneo Life Science Experts GmbH; Solingen; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Category Manager im Bereich Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, um strategische Beschaffungsentscheidungen zu treffen und die Effizienz zu steigern. Die Position umfasst die Entwicklung von Beschaffungsstrategien und das Management von Lieferantenbeziehungen, gepaart mit umfassenden Kenntnissen des globalen Marktes sowie der Leitung internationaler Teams.

Leistungen

Hohe Verantwortung mit globalem Einfluss

Möglichkeiten zur Gestaltung der Unternehmensstrategie

Ausgezeichnete soziale Leistungen

Qualifikationen

• Umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Kategorieverwaltung und Leitung internationaler Teams.
• Fundierte Kenntnisse des globalen Marktes für aktive pharmazeutische Inhaltsstoffe.
• Freiwilligkeit zu Reisen, ca. 15% der Arbeitszeit.

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Beschaffungsstrategien für komplexe, globale Beschaffungskategorien.
• Aktives Management von Lieferantenbeziehungen zur Gewährleistung einer konsistenten Versorgung.
• Führung funktionsübergreifender Initiativen zur Innovation der Beschaffungsprozesse.

Kenntnisse

Verhandlungskompetenz

Risikomanagement

Stakeholder-Management

Teamführung

Marktforschung

Kommunikationsfähigkeit

Ausbildung

Masterabschluss oder Diplom in Chemie oder Betriebswirtschaft

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Category Manager Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)

DAS UNTERNEHMEN

An established organization is seeking to fill a key, strategic role in its API management portfolio.
Operating on a global level, collaborating cross-functionally, and engaging in strategic decision-making to secure sustainable and competitive supply and product quality, the Senior Category Manager plays a pivotal role in a versatile mission.

IHRE AUFGABEN

• Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for complex, global procurement categories, with a strong emphasis on accelerating time-to-market, adopting emerging technologies, ensuring sustainable long-term decisions, and driving competitiveness and efficiency.
• Actively manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply for high-priority product lines, while continuously monitoring market dynamics to identify potential risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives aimed at innovating procurement processes, achieving cost optimization, and maintaining compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory standards.
• Support strategic negotiations alongside senior procurement leadership to strengthen market positioning and drive value creation.
• Provide insights through demand analysis and market research to ensure supply strategies are aligned with organizational needs.
• Contribute expertise and fresh perspectives to cross-category initiatives and play a key role in successfully delivering complex, cross-functional projects.

IHR PROFIL

• Master’s degree or Diploma in a relevant field such as chemistry or business administration, with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical research and development processes.
• Extensive experience in category management and leading international teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the global APImarket for pharmaceutical products, coupled with expertise in stakeholder and risk management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, approximately 15% of working time, and fluency in English.

BENEFITS

• High-impact role with global reach and responsibility.
• Great opportunity to shape company sourcing strategies in the area of API & CDMO.
• Working in a globally-renown, employee-centric organization with excellent social benefits.