Category Buyer - Indirect

Position: Category Buyer - Indirect Spend
Corden Pharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people's lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms:
Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

SUMMARY

The Category Buyer is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement and category management activities for assigned spend categories within a CDMO environment, supporting drug development and manufacturing operations. This role drives strategic sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, contract execution, and cost optimization while ensuring supply assurance, quality, and regulatory compliance. The position executes procurement transactions and sourcing initiatives while maintaining data integrity and documentation in compliance with FDA, EMA, and GxP requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Develop, implement, and continuously improve category management and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, operational needs, and regulatory requirements

* Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned categories, including sourcing events, supplier selection, contracting, and purchase execution

* Lead supplier identification, qualification, evaluation, and ongoing performance management

* Conduct and lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, contractual terms, service levels, and risk mitigation strategies

* Ensure continuity of supply through proactive supplier management, dual sourcing strategies, and contingency planning

* Partner with internal stakeholders (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance) to translate demand, technical specifications, and compliance requirements into sourcing strategies

* Perform market intelligence, cost modeling, and benchmarking to identify cost reduction, value creation, and innovation opportunities

* Manage category spending, budgets, and savings initiatives, including tracking and reporting procurement KPIs

* Monitor supplier performance, address non-performance or compliance issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

* Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, GMP, and applicable regulatory standards

* Maintain accurate and audit-ready procurement records, including contracts, supplier documentation, and purchasing data within procurement systems

* Contribute to broader strategic procurement initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional projects

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides guidance and leadership where appropriate. Participates in the expense budget process by developing, tracking, and reporting data related to teams and projects.

Provides daily leadership of team, training, and development; interviewing and hiring; managing time and attendance records; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving daily problems and conflicts

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy.

CPC's Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the…