Senior Category Manager, Generic Injectable & Biosimilar Sourcing

myhrabc; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Senior Category Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with generic injectable and biosimilar manufacturers. You will lead supplier contract negotiations, drive formulary sourcing strategies, and coordinate with internal teams to maximize value and ensure alignment with commercialization plans.

The role requires strong financial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the generic sourcing space.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution, especially generics/injectables.
• Ability to evaluate deals with financial acumen and risk/reward.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier contract negotiations and strategic sourcing for generic injectables and biosimilars.
• Develop formulary sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain to align with business goals.
• Analyze deals with cost/benefit analysis and value creation opportunities.
• Represent Cencora in executive-level supplier engagements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Pharma wholesale

Relationship management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

The Senior Category Manager is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with external generic pharmaceutical injectable and biosimilar manufacturers, creating mutual value for Cencora and the manufacturer(s). This individual will lead supplier contract negotiations and be responsible for formulary sourcing strategies. This individual will also serve as a key liaison between Cencora's external manufacturing partners and internal cross‑functional teams, including Sales & Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain. This position plays a critical role in identifying value creation opportunities, while ensuring alignment with Cencora's broader commercialization and sourcing partners.

This role requires a deep understanding of the generic sourcing and/or manufacturing space, strong financial acumen, and strong negotiation skills. This individual should be able to lead manufacturer business reviews, resolve commercial challenges with little support from management, and effectively represent Cencora in executive‑level engagements.

Negotiates distribution service contracts on behalf of Cencora Global Procurement. This individual should be proficient in redlining contracts, be able to consolidate feedback from multiple stakeholders, and effectively manage the contracting rigor this position requires. This individual should be familiar with wholesale/distribution contract terminology and implications.

Establish relationships with new / emerging generic injectable and biosimilar manufacturers.

Enhance / build-upon the strategic sourcing relationships that already exist with mature generic injectable and biosimilar manufacturers, while also managing customer expectations and Cencora related programs.

Manage trade affairs, which includes: supporting the commercialization of new generic & biosimilar launches, solve for supply disruptions to preserve a strong outbound service level, ensure inventory is stocked appropriately across Cencora's Full-Line and Specialty distribution networks, and assist with disputes and/or issues between supplier and the Cencora enterprise.

Work cross-functionally with internal departments such as: commercial sales team, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Replenishment Ops. and other Supply Chain Management entities to promote the best interests of Cencora and those we serve.

Represents Cencora favorably with suppliers and acts as an advocate for company interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies.

Desire to be part of a best-in‑class sourcing environment.

Generates profit‑enhancing opportunities such as deals, rebates, and promotional activities for assigned suppliers.

Overtime, learn and promote several sourcing programs resulting in increased value for both Cencora and its customers.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience & Education:

Requires broad experience in fields such as business administration, accountancy or finance, sales, marketing, or similar vocations , generally obtained through completion of a four‑year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly related and progressively responsible experience.

Skills & Knowledge:

Outstanding knowledge of pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution segment. This includes familiarity with the products being sourced (generic injectables and biosimilars), having relationships within the supplier base, and deeply understanding the purchasing model/financials. It would be helpful if this individual understands the filing pathways to obtain regulatory approval and is familiarity with FDA audits.

Knowledge about Cencora's distribution network, (full-line and specialty), in addition to understanding Cencora's Specialty GPO's would be valuable.

Financial / analytical perspective to be able to evaluate deals and support contract negotiations (may include cost / benefit analysis, risk / reward assessment, etc.)

Excellent negotiating skills

Can do attitude, desire to learn, resourceful.

Excellent computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; deep knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

Working knowledge of sales, purchasing, supply chain management and/or inventory management principles and methodologies

Exceptional relationship management and contract management capabilities, including discipline to departmental processes and procedures

Ability to deal with confrontational issues in a positive manner

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Strong interpersonal/rela