Senior Category Manager, Contract & Sourcing (Hybrid)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston is seeking a Senior Category Manager to own category management across commercial/marketing categories. You will develop multi-year sourcing strategies for cross-geography teams, lead RFx development, competitive bid analysis, contract development, and supplier management in collaboration with business partners.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, negotiation planning, and improving end-to-end sourcing processes and user experience, with hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Category specific sourcing experience in Marketing desired
• Good understanding of the nuances associated with a regulated environment
• AI-ready mindset, passionate individual about AI opportunities and overall impact in Services area
• Embody a Can-Do- Mindset, thriving in ambiguity, while building bridges thanks to innovative solutions; Dreamer
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems, can expertly leverage e-Sourcing tools, including business intelligence and reporting platforms
• Strong analytical capabilities | Project management skills | Good communication and presentation skills, able to clearly articulate opinions in concise and persuasive manner
• Able to work in collaborative, team environment; ability to cultivate and maintain effective business partner relationships through earned respect and trust

Responsibilities

• Leads Category Management for specific category areas including the development of sourcing strategies, management of strategic supplier relationship and performance management, in addition to tactical RFx activities, when needed.
• Drives the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Performs market research to support Category strategies and/or sourcing activities with the ability to filter data into a relevant, actionable format.
• Manages the Supplier Performance/Relationship Management process that may include Executive Business Reviews.
• Supports the Business Owner with identification of all applicable risks as part of the Sourcing process, including coordination with Risk Subject Matter Experts to properly assess and develop mitigation plans, where necessary.
• Manages complex contract negotiations, leading a cross-functional Company effort (internal stakeholders such as Business Partners, Finance and Legal).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

ERP systems

e-Sourcing tools

BI/reporting platforms

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston is seeking a Senior Category Manager to own category management across commercial/marketing categories. You will develop multi-year sourcing strategies for cross-geography teams, lead RFx development, competitive bid analysis, contract development, and supplier management in collaboration with business partners.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, negotiation planning, and improving end-to-end sourcing processes and user experience, with hybrid work