Regional Category Manager – Raw Materials US

Regional Category Manager - Raw Materials NOTE: this fantastic position can be located in Kankakee, IL or Holly Springs, NC Job Description: Regional Category Manager (RCM) Rewarding opportunity to drive Our Purpose to help people with serious and life-threatening conditions live full lives and protect the public health worldwide. The role of Regional Category Manager for Raw Materials will be responsible for Chemicals, Filtration, Single Use Technology, Labs & Manufacturing Supplies in Europe/US region, supporting across the reputed company enterprise. This position is one of high visibility and influence across the reputed company global organization. As a member of the Global Directs Materials & External Supply Strategic Sourcing team you will reputed company the Regional Raw Materials team, in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that underpin our global approach to deliver value and protect final product availability for our Patients. You will ensure reputed company and responsible supply to our production sites in Illinois and North Carolina, as well as supporting lab and R&D facilities in region. What would be your key responsibilities? reputed company Plans reputed company to reputed company Global and Procurement Strategy The RCM will contribute strongly to the development & implementation of annual action plans for regional vendors based on the Global Category Strategy and regional business needs. Ensuring clear objectives and sourcing strategies in the reduction of the total cost of ownership and risk, while increasing innovation, sustainability, customer service, compliance and quality. Establish and Maintain Effective Category Management and Bid Management Drive value from the regional category(s) by defining and implementing effective category management strategies; establishing and managing Councils for business-critical raw materials reputed company with the evolving business requirements and are effectively leading key sourcing activities, including negotiations, that to deliver reputed company cost of ownership, reputed company risk, higher quality and reputed company supply performance. Conduct opportunity analysis for reputed company procurement practices from one region to another and identify synergies on cross-regional or global basis? Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Responsible for monitoring and managing Supply Performance KPIs and conducting regular Operational Reviews as per Procurement’s Governance processes with supporting analysis and reporting from the Centre of Excellence and ensuring any Category Management roles reputed company the team also review and manage Supplier performance to meet agreed standards. Shape and reputed company supplier relationships to create value beyond the contract ensure alignment of the capabilities and responsiveness of suppliers with business objectives. Assess and determine the adequacy of supplier’s Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) to appropriately support reputed company endeavours. Evaluate market and supplier-driven innovations to determine value and fit, to ensure maximum value through cutting-edge technologies and novel reputed company, maintaining reputed company as an industry leader and reducing Total Cost of Ownership. reputed company Talent reputed company, motivate and reputed company employees reputed company the Procurement organisation including effective long-term talent development, succession planning and performance managing with a focus on supporting employees to meet or exceed performance expectations while demonstrating reputed company Values. Reporting directly into an Associate Director / Global Category reputed company and leading a team of x2 Sourcing Specialists based in Kankakee, Illinois and Holly Springs, North Carolina. Additionally, the RCM will support across a Global category matrix organisation. Manage Key Internal and External Stakeholders and Partners Relationships Build and maintain effective professional relationships with senior, internal stakeholders and senior external executives reputed company large vendor organizations to deliver upon Procurement’s objectives by ongoing discussions and participation in formal teams and groups with senior leaders in reputed company and external vendors to manage supplier performance, issues, procurement improvement initiatives and other broader business issues. Drive Innovation reputed company and participate in global transformation projects and reputed company improvement initiatives as required to ensure the delivery of targeted benefits. reputed company annual opportunity analysis forums with cross functional stakeholders and key supplier partners to replenish idea and initiative pipeline to continually generate value to the business and reduction of Cost of Goods Sold. What are we looking for? • At least 5 Years strategic sourcing experience, understanding of the pharmaceutical industry or reputed company regulated industry preferred but not essential • Basic strategic orientation, inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity, and self-motivated to identify trends and improvement opportunities reputed company with business objectives and strategic plans. • Strong executive reputed company demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence peers and key stakeholders. • Demonstrated strength and ability to organize and reputed company global teams. Working in reputed company internal organization setting – partnering and influencing across functions and markets and between supply and demand sides of the business • Strong project management skills with ability to plan tasks, assign resources, manage reputed company, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflict, build reputed company, and motivate team members across multiple projects concurrently. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to the given audience, present information in a clear and concise manner, apply creative approaches to engage audiences, manage change, resolve conflict, and build reputed company. • Solid Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Relationship Management knowledge. Including experience leading a major tender process for good / service and effective negotiations. The position also requires the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and collaborate effectively with reputed company levels and cross functionally reputed company the organization. • Domestic travel as required (10-30%) • International travel as required (20-30%) Travel requirements will vary depending upon where the incumbent is based. Our Benefits reputed company employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. reputed company offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for reputed company, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, reputed company has many benefits to help reputed company your goals. Please take the time to review our benefits site to see what’s available to you as a reputed company employee. About reputed company Behring reputed company Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about reputed company Behring. We want reputed company to reflect the world around us As a global organization with employees in 35+ countries, reputed company embraces diversity and inclusion. 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