Assoc Dir Global Category Manager Devices

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Reward plans

Flexible working schedules

Health support

Community giving

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director - Category Manager Devices to lead category management across Teva's Device network. The role owns device technologies and develops practical category strategies in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, and other stakeholders to deliver consistent procurement value.

The position emphasizes building structure, discipline, and supplier engagement, with a focus on multi-year savings, COS reduction, and global alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management or strategic sourcing, preferably in pharma or medical devices.
• Knowledge of device markets, supplier landscapes, and regulatory considerations.
• Exposure to multi-site procurement environments.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies in complex global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Act as internal subject matter expert for assigned device categories.
• Develop 3-5 year category roadmaps to drive savings and optimize P&L.
• Translate category strategies into execution with Strategic Sourcing teams.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure suppliers meet operational and compliance standards.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Sourcing negotiations

KPIs tracking

Cost of Sales reduction

Regulatory awareness

Multi-site procurement

Stakeholder partnership

Supplier relationship

Job description

outcomes. Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement - Devices Category and Strategic Sourcing Lead, the role plays a key part in building foundational category management capability, strengthening supplier engagement, and improving procurement effectiveness with clear accountability for long-term financial value delivery. This is a hands‑on role suited for an experienced category professional who thrives in ambiguity and contributes to building structure, discipline, and consistency across procurement practice

Essential duties and responsibilities

Category Strategy & Planning

• Act as the internal subject matter expert for assigned device categories
• Develop actionable 3-5 year category roadmaps to drive savings and optimize P&L investments
• Align procurement strategies with manufacturing and broader business needs

Sourcing & Execution Partnership

• Translate category strategies into execution in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing teams
• Provide category expertise during RFx processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
• Ensure value delivery and alignment with strategic objectives

Supplier Management & Performance

• Define and implement supplier management strategies for key device suppliers
• Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement programs
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure suppliers meet operational and compliance standards

Your Skills and Experience

Do you have?

• Significant experience in category management or strategic sourcing, ideally in a pharmaceutical or medical device industry
• Experience tracking KPIs and driving Cost of Sales (COS) reduction through structured, multi-year plans
• Knowledge of device markets, supplier landscapes, and relevant regulatory considerations
• Exposure to multi-site procurement environments
• Experience developing procurement strategies in complex global organizations

Are you?

• A strong business partner who aligns procurement with stakeholder needs
• Influential and clear in communicating sourcing strategies
• Results-driven in delivering cost savings and supplier improvements
• Skilled at building strong supplier relationships
• Analytical with a commercial mindset
• Highly organized with strong communication skills
• Execution-focused and comfortable with ambiguity

If so - we would value hearing from you.

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you'll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.

When it comes to your career, you'll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth.

Here, you'll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.

The deadline for internal applications will close on Thursday 9th July 2026.

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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Job Description

We Are Teva We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it's innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we're dedicated to addressing patients' needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

How You'll Spend Your Day

The Associate Director - Category Manager Devices will support the development and execution of category management across Teva's Device network. This role owns assigned technologies within the Device Category and is responsible for developing practical category strategies while working closely with Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, and other business stakeholders to deliver consistent procurement