Category Manager – IT

Zentiva Poland; Italia; In loco; EUR 63.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Zentiva is seeking a Category Manager - IT to design, deploy, and evolve global IT sourcing strategies for hardware, software, cloud, and IT services across the organisation. You will partner with IT, Digital, Finance, Legal and Compliance to drive value through cost optimisation, supplier relationship management, and governance while supporting ERP and cloud transformations.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity, data integrity, and sustainable procurement within a regulated pharmaceutical

Competenze

• Master's degree in Procurement, IT, Digital, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement in IT/Digital.
• Strong expertise in IT category strategy and supplier relationship management.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Proven experience managing global suppliers and complex negotiations.

Mansioni

• Define and execute global IT category strategies including hardware, software, cloud, and services.
• Lead SRM framework with supplier selection, governance, and KPI-based reviews.
• Collaborate with IT, Digital, Finance, Legal and Compliance on major programs.
• Support budgeting and Long Range Planning for IT spend.
• Ensure governance, cybersecurity considerations, data integrity, and compliance.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Formazione

Master's degree in Procurement, IT, Digital, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Purpose As Category Manager - IT, you will design, deploy, and continuously evolve global sourcing strategies for IT hardware, software, and related IT services across the organisation. Operating in a highly regulated and cost-sensitive generics pharmaceutical environment, this role is critical in ensuring IT performance, cybersecurity, scalability, compliance, and cost efficiency, while enabling digital transformation and business continuity. You will act as a strategic partner to IT, Digital, Finance, and Business teams, driving value through category management, supplier relationship management, financial governance, and support for Budget and Long-Range Planning (LRP) activities.

Category Strategy & Value Creation

Define and execute global, multi-year category strategies for IT hardware, software, cloud solutions, and IT services. Align sourcing strategies with IT and digital roadmaps, cybersecurity requirements, data integrity standards, and cost optimisation objectives. Drive value creation through licence and application rationalisation, vendor consolidation, platform standardisation, and scalable cloud-based solutions. Monitor IT market trends, including software licensing, cloud economics, AI, automation, and vendor developments, translating insights into sourcing decisions.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Lead strategic relationships with key IT suppliers, including OEMs, software publishers, cloud providers, and service partners. Design and implement a structured SRM framework, including supplier segmentation, governance models, and continuous improvement initiatives. Define, monitor, and challenge supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews. Mitigate supplier risk through dual sourcing strategies, exit planning, cybersecurity assessments, and business continuity measures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Procurement CoE, IT & Digital, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams. Support major technology programmes such as ERP implementations, cloud transformations, infrastructure upgrades, and digital initiatives. Contribute to IT governance forums and strategic decision-making bodies.

Cost Management & Budget / LRP

Support annual budgeting and Long Range Planning (LRP) activities for IT spend. Challenge demand forecasts, cost drivers, and sourcing models to identify productivity and optimisation opportunities. Ensure budget control, forecast accuracy, and variance analysis across IT categories. Work with Procurement CoE and Finance to track savings delivery, cost evolution, and capitalisation impacts.

Sustainability & ESG

Integrate ESG criteria into supplier selection, evaluation, and performance management. Promote sustainable practices and collaborate with suppliers on carbon reduction initiatives. Monitor and report sustainability KPIs in line with corporate ESG objectives and reporting requirements.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, cybersecurity requirements, data integrity standards, and audit expectations. Maintain accurate documentation, contracts, and supplier records. Proactively manage supplier, contract, and operational risks.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Master's degree in Procurement, IT, Digital, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, ideally within IT/Digital categories in the pharmaceutical or FMCG sector.
• Strong expertise in IT category strategy, supplier relationship management, and complex negotiations.
• Solid understanding of IT cost structures, software licensing models, cloud economics, and service delivery frameworks.
• Proven experience managing global suppliers and delivering complex procurement projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and project leadership skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate market insights into business value.

Diversity is a Fact. Inclusion is an Act @ Zentiva

At Zentiva, we are a team of unique talents united by our purpose to provide health and well-being for all generations. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute to their full potential.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of educational background, professional experience, culture, ethnicity, life experience, abilities, religious or philosophical beliefs, or who they choose to love.

Join our winning team. Be part of our winning culture. Be Zentiva!

Minimum Gross Annual Salary in Italy: 70,000 EUR

At Zentiva, we provide health and wellbeing for all generations, with focus on developing, producing, and delivering high-quality, affordable medicines to more than 100 million people in over 40 countries across Europe.

We have four manufacturing sites and a broad network of external manufacturing partners.

Zentiva employs more than 5,400 unique talents in over 30 countries, bonded together by a commitment to the people who depend on our products every day.

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