Senior Category Manager (CMO)

Mundipharma International Technical Operations; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible benefits package

learning & development

collaborative, inclusive environment

Job summary

Mundipharma Cambridge is seeking a Senior Category Manager (CMO) to lead procurement strategies across CMO networks and a major 4PL provider. You will be responsible for delivering substantial TCO savings and for developing robust risk mitigation and supplier relationship management across our portfolio.

You will bring MCIPS or equivalent, extensive experience in strategic procurement within pharma/life sciences, and a track record of building durable partnerships with suppliers and internal

Qualifications

• MCIPS certification and extensive CMO and 4PL procurement experience.
• Proven ability to design and implement strategic procurement programs.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals and life sciences industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage all strategic and operational Procurement activity related to our CMO network and key 4PL provider
• Create a three year savings pipeline to deliver YOY savings
• Implement robust SRM across all key suppliers and ensure KPI and TCO benefits
• Develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply
• Build partnerships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders

Skills

MCIPS

Procurement strategy

SRM leadership

Negotiation

Education

MBA

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Project management

Tools

Category Management

Job description

OMP-P5-14 Senior Category Manager (CMO) Location: Cambridge Department: Procurement Job type: Permanent

Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

Role and responsibilities

The main purpose of the role is to design and implement Procurement strategies across a portfolio including CMO & Key Logistic Provider (4PL outsource provider). The key objectives are to achieve significant Total Cost of Ownership(TCO) benefits to the organization, develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies and create strategic relationships with our key supply partners and internal stakeholders.

• Manage all strategic and operational Procurement activity related to our CMO network and key 4PL provider
• Responsible for creating a three year savings pipeline to deliver YOY savings
• Implement robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across all key suppliers acting as the single point of contact and ensuring contractual KPI’s are achieved / exceeded and TCO benefits are identified and implemented across the product portfolio
• Create and implement a robust risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply across the organization
• Develop and implement robust partnerships with key suppliers and internal business stakeholders

What you’ll bring

• MCIPS
• Extensive knowledge and experience managing Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) & Direct Procurement categories at a strategic and operational level
• Extensive knowledge and experience managing Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) & Direct Procurement categories at a strategic and operational level
• Experience in working in the pharmaceuticals and Life sciences industry
• MBA, Lean / Six sigma Master Black belt, Project management capability are desirable
• Demonstrated ability to build robust and value adding relationships
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement quick win savings and in developing a longer-term pipeline of savings
• Excellent communication skills & ability to work across multiple layers within the company and with our key suppliers
• Experienced in managing categories of spend through formal Category Management processes
• Capable of identifying risks and designing /implementing robust risk mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical skills
• Capable negotiating and managing complex contracts
• Self-motivated and confident in ability to bring about meaningful change to deliver the best results for the organization

What we offer in return

• flexible benefits package
• opportunities for learning & development
• collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority.
• We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do, as we focus on making a positive difference for our customers and their patients.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company with a presence across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of Pain Management, Infectious Disease and Consumer Healthcare as well as other severe debilitating disease areas. Our guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patients-Centricity, are at the heart of everything we do.

Additional Job Description:

Primary Location: GB Cambridge

Job Posting Date: 2025-11-11

Job Type: Permanent

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company with a presence across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of Pain Management, Infectious Disease and Consumer Healthcare as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Our guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything we do.

For more information visit www.mundipharma.com.

For more information about Mundipharma's guiding principles and commitment to diversity and inclusion visit: www.mundipharma.com/people