Global Device Category Lead — Strategic Sourcing

Teva; Warrington; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Teva in Warrington, United Kingdom seeks an Associate Director - Category Manager Devices to lead strategy and execution across the device portfolio. You will develop 3-5 year roadmaps, align with Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing and Quality, and drive value from robust procurement programs.

You will be a hands-on category professional, comfortable with ambiguity, focused on delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and compliant procurement practices across multiple sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Translate category strategies into execution in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing teams and contracts.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

COS reduction

Regulatory awareness

Global procurement

Supplier relationships

Job description

Teva in Warrington, United Kingdom seeks an Associate Director - Category Manager Devices to lead strategy and execution across the device portfolio. You will develop 3-5 year roadmaps, align with Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing and Quality, and drive value from robust procurement programs.

You will be a hands-on category professional, comfortable with ambiguity, focused on delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and compliant procurement practices across multiple sites.