Category Manager – General & Administrative

Zentiva Pharma; Milano; In loco; EUR 63.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Zentiva is seeking a Global Category Manager for General Admin services in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. You will design and implement global sourcing strategies across HR services, travel, events, and fleet, ensuring cost efficiency and regulatory compliance while leading cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes stakeholder influence in a global matrix, value creation beyond savings, and active involvement in budgeting and LRPs. Fluency in English is required.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Business, HR, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Advanced negotiation, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategy for GA services (HR, recruitment, learning).
• Lead supplier consolidation, cost efficiency, and policy optimization.
• Drive SRM framework, KPIs, risk management, and continuity plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for transformations in travel and mobility policies.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

English fluency

Formazione

Master's degree in Procurement/Business/HR

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Overview

As Global Category Manager - General Administratives, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously evolving the global sourcing strategies covering People Organization services, Consulting, Travel, Events, and Car Fleet across the organization.Operating in a highly competitive, cost-driven and regulated generics pharmaceutical environment, you ensure cost efficiency, service excellence, compliance, sustainability, and business continuity for key corporate support services.This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, deep market expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a global matrix organization. You drive category strategies, supplier relationship management (SRM), value creation, and play an active role in budget and Long-Range Planning (LRP) exercises.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy Value CreationDevelop and execute a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for People Organization (HR services, recruitment, RPO, learning development, consulting, temporary workforce), Travel (air, hotel, ground transportation, TMCs), Events (corporate events, sales meetings, congresses, internal conventions), Car Fleet (leasing, mobility solutions, fleet management services) aligned with business objectives, ESG commitments, and regulatory requirements.Lead initiatives for supplier consolidation and modal shifts to improve cost efficiency, service reliability, and environmental impact.Drive value creation beyond savings, including the demand management and policy optimization, service model standardization and simplification, alternative delivery models (digital learning, virtual/hybrid events, new mobility solutions)Monitor market dynamics (labor market tension, travel inflation, mobility regulations, fleet electrification) and translate insights into actionable sourcing decisions.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)Manage strategic supplier relationships across GA categories, including global and regional partners.Design and deploy a structured SRM framework, including supplier segmentation, governance models (QBRs, executive reviews), continuous improvement and innovation roadmapDefine and monitor supplier KPIsEnsure robust risk management and continuity plans, especially for business-critical services.

Cross-functional CollaborationCollaborate closely with Procurement CoE, PO teams, Facilities stakeholders, Finance, Legal, and ComplianceAct as procurement lead for transformation initiatives related to new ways of working, travel and mobility policy evolution, and employee experience optimization

Cost Management Budget/LRP exerciseIdentify and deliver cost savings through competitive tendering, consolidation,and contract renegotiation.Play a key role in the annual budget cycle LRPEnsure budget governance, spend visibility, and variance analysis across all GA categories.

Sustainability ESG IntegrationEmbed ESG criteria into supplier selection and performance management onSustainable travel and events, fleet electrification and CO2 reduction, responsible workforce and diversity practicesTrack and report sustainability KPIs in line with corporate ESG objectives and external reporting requirements

Governance ComplianceEnsure full compliance with internal procurement policies, labor, mobility, and ethical standards and pharmaceutical industry requirementsMaintain accurate documentation, contracts, and supplier records.Support audit readiness and continuous improvement of procurement governance.

Required Qualifications

SkillsMaster’s degree in Procurement, Business, HR, or related field.8 - 12 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, category strategy preferably in with exposure to GA categories within the pharmaceutical or FMCG sector.Proven track record in managing global suppliers and delivering complex procurement projects.Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.Advanced negotiation, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

Job Details

Minimum Gross Annual Salary in Italy: 70,000 EURSummaryLocation: Czechia / Praha; Milano; Bucharest / Virtual HQ; Berlin; ParisType: Full time

Category Manager – General & Administrative • milan, lombardy, Italy

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