Category Manager (Professional Services)

Job Summary

The Category Manager (Professional Services) is part of a team to support Global Category Managers in one or more categories. The role holder has the responsibility to partner with the Global Category Manager to reach the defined category objectives. The Category Manager will be responsible for managing relevant suppliers for the assigned categories to drive the creation of value for Fresenius Kabi Global Procurement (GP) and reach organization’s objectives. This role does not have any direct reports. This position requires working onsite 3 days per week at our U.S. headquarters in Lake Zurich, IL. This position does not offer visa sponsorship either now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and support alignment for overall Global Procurement (GP) strategy and category strategy to operate with clear focus.
• Support for alignment of overall GP strategy & category strategy to operate with clear focus.
• Responsible for representation of procurement towards external business partners and higher management, building and maintaining effective relationships between procurement and internal business partners.
• Support Global Category Manager conducting profound spend analysis and supplier portfolio.
• Consult Global Category Manager by setting up mid and long-term planning for a category strategy in alignment with business partners.
• Give input for developing and implementing category strategies for assigned categories (according to the defined P2S process).
• Support the preparation of the strategic sourcing approach.
• Consult the Global Category Manager regarding sourcing execution and evaluation process, tenders, and negotiations based on value limits including contract management and supplier awarding.
• Help to develop strategic suppliers for assigned categories.
• Aid in driving supplier evaluation and development actions according to performance KPIs.
• Consult the Global Category Manager for disqualification of global/regional suppliers for assigned categories.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Management or Engineering
• 8+ years of procurement experience
• In-depth knowledge of assigned category
• Proficient understanding of the Source-to-Contract process
• In-depth knowledge of procurement standards (Procurement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.)
• Pharma or comparable industry experience a plus
• Proficient user in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Proficient user in Sourcing Tool e.g. SAP Ariba Sourcing, Supplier Management
• Basic user SAP ERP (SAP MM, SAP SRM, SAP FI, SAP Suite)

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program. Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at-will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.