Global Category Manager – External Manufacturing – Global Medical Devices Company Competitive

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world leader in the medical devices sector as a Global Category Manager. This exciting role involves leading procurement strategies for finished products, particularly in the ostomy and stoma care category. You'll work with a dedicated team and collaborate with global suppliers to drive complex manufacturing projects. If you're looking for a dynamic opportunity to influence procurement transformation on a global scale, this role offers the perfect challenge. Be part of an organization that values innovation and strategic partnerships in the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing procurement strategies for medical devices.
• Strong background in vendor management and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for finished products in the ostomy and stoma care category.
• Manage relationships with 15+ CMO vendors for complex manufacturing projects.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Vendor Management

Relationship Management

Global Projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Professional Procurement Qualification

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Global Category Manager – External Manufacturing – Global Medical Devices Company Competitive, Liverpool

Client: Pod Talent

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

587081647104

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are partnering exclusively with a world leader in the medical devices space as they go to market with several procurement vacancies to kick off their global procurement transformation. One of their priority hires will take a lead role in the External Manufacturing division – managing all finished products procurement for a key portfolio.

If you want to be part of an exciting procurement transformation and take a lead role on complex global projects, this could be the challenge you are looking for.

The role

• This position will work with an existing team of 3 procurement professionals and a wider global procurement function of approximately 40 members.
• The role is responsible for managing all procurement strategy for finished products – specifically within the ostomy and stoma care category.
• Managing 15+ CMO vendors, the successful candidate will be responsible for initiating and maintaining strategic relationships with global suppliers – working with them to collaborate on complex manufacturing projects.