Assoc Director - Senior Category Manager (Pharmaceutical)
The Fountain Group · Foster City, CA · 4 days ago
HybridOTHR$100–$105/hrContract
About the role
The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for a prominent client.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives
- Identify and leverage opportunities within assigned categories
- Lead global cross-functional teams in managing procurement spend
- Manage and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Apply change management and consulting skills to support sourcing initiatives
- Direct and lead category and sourcing strategies
Requirements
- 9+ years Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Category Management, Contract Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Business Analysis, Change Management experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years experience in Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Category Management, Contract Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Change Management experience (preferred)
Skills
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions
- Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend in assigned category areas
- Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience
- Extensive knowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysis
- Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities to develop sourcing team
Benefits
This is a 12+ Months assignment, with the possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.
Pay
$100 to 105 Hourly on W2
Schedule
Onsite/Hybrid Position in Foster City