Senior Procurement Category Manager External Supply AMPA

Responsibilities

• Translate global category strategies into unit and sub-category strategies, or translate regional procurement strategies into country-level strategies and drive local implementation.
• Lead the implementation of sourcing plans for the assigned sub-category and deliver savings targets in line with the agreed procurement objectives and target-setting process.
• Contribute to the development of category and sub-category strategies by supporting supplier segmentation, identifying key supplier relationships, and leading business planning activities.
• Ensure projects are appropriately resourced and executed in a timely manner to achieve targeted goals.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships within the assigned sub-category and implement consistent key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Proactively address supplier performance risks and issues to ensure timely resolution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Oversee country-level purchasing decisions, including supplier selection, procurement timing, and commercial terms and conditions, where applicable.
• Gather supplier insights and feedback from business units, country organizations, sites, category teams, and Business Partners. Monitor and report Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the assigned sub-category.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation within the area of responsibility to ensure optimal utilization and delivery of business objectives.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction, productivity improvement, and value creation opportunities across the category.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment on procurement strategies and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5 years of direct procurement experience, preferably in third-party contract manufacturing (CMO/CDMO) and/or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) categories.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains, external manufacturing, and strategic sourcing practices.
• Knowledge of biologics and/or biosimilars would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• Demonstrated advanced negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic business decisions.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.