Global API & RSM Category Strategy Lead

Randstad Client Solutions Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Job summary

Randstad Client Solutions Ireland is seeking a Global Senior Category Strategy Manager to lead global category management for an API and Regulatory Starting Material (RSM) portfolio valued at ~$80M USD, and support oversight for ~$350M USD in annual spend.

The role drives strategy, SRM, risk mitigation, and contract execution while serving as Deputy to the Global Procurement Head Pharma Europe & API Platform.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic category management experience, preferably in pharma.
• Deep understanding of API, RSM, and direct raw material supply chains.
• Experience interacting with supplier C-suite executives and managing global projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and refine global strategies for API and RSM portfolios.
• Lead negotiations and oversee contract execution.
• Drive SRM programs, establish key supplier KPIs, and conduct performance reviews.
• Support risk mitigation, inventory management, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with Site Procurement, Quality, EHS, and operations on launches and compliance.

Skills

Chemistry

Category Management

Production

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Randstad Client Solutions Ireland is seeking a Global Senior Category Strategy Manager to lead global category management for an API and Regulatory Starting Material (RSM) portfolio valued at ~$80M USD, and support oversight for ~$350M USD in annual spend.

The role drives strategy, SRM, risk mitigation, and contract execution while serving as Deputy to the Global Procurement Head Pharma Europe & API Platform.