Strategic Category Lead – Contract Development & Manufacturing

GE HealthCare Voluson Ultrasound; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Category Lead to enhance supplier management for its R&D Contract Development and Manufacturing team. This pivotal role involves coordinating global sourcing needs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering relationships with external vendors. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of pharmaceutical R&D and vendor management. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and growth, and take your career to new heights while making a significant impact in the field of healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Culture of Care and Collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with significant industry experience.
• Experience in category management and sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic approach to supplier management.
• Coordinate collaboration among R&D, Product Management, and Quality teams.
• Manage R&D contracts, payment terms, and budgets.

Skills

Category Management

Sourcing

Vendor Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Strategic Category Lead – Contract Development & Manufacturing

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Job Description

This position will support the coordination and management of global R&D procurement and sourcing needs of GE Pharmaceutical Diagnostics’ (PDx), CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) team, focusing on supplier aspects of drug substance and drug product development for clinical trials worldwide, aligned with PDx category strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic approach to supplier management for the R&D Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) supply base.
• Ensure all activities with external vendors comply with GMP, SOPs, and corporate policies.
• Coordinate internal collaboration among R&D, Product Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and identify gaps to meet business needs globally.
• Execute strategic sourcing strategies, develop contracting frameworks, and manage ongoing performance.
• Support vendor selection processes, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, and coordinate bid reviews.
• Manage R&D contracts, scope of work, payment terms, and budgets, including change orders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support contractual and project requirements.
• Work with Finance on budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure supplier quality oversight in partnership with Quality teams.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance using KPIs, and foster continuous improvement.
• Support supplier governance and operational reviews.
• Identify industry trends and develop communication and implementation strategies.
• Contribute to complex projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with significant industry experience.
• Experience in category management, sourcing, and delivering cost savings.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D, drug development, and vendor management.
• Network within pharmaceutical CDMO or CMO environments is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and influence across functions.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% internationally.

Inclusion & Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Behaviors

We expect all employees to act with humility, build trust, lead with transparency, deliver with focus, and uphold integrity.

Total Rewards

Our rewards package aims to support your ambitions, offering competitive salary, benefits, and a culture of care, collaboration, and growth.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not provided.