Global Category Manager

Pay: $80-110/hr

Duration: 4 months initially

Location:

Hybrid to Cambridge, MA (Onsite 8-10 days per month)

Degree level:
Bachelor's degree (required) in supply chain, business, engineering, real estate, or related field (MS preferred)

The Global Category Manager (GCM) plans and leads complex global category initiatives for Real Estate & Capital Projects, primarily focused on office and lab space, with a typical spend portfolio exceeding 200 million dollars. This role manages key sub‑categories including architectural and engineering, construction, furniture, and owner’s project management. The GCM is directly accountable for delivering significant savings and driving operational excellence and innovation by leading end‑to‑end sourcing, demand management, process re‑engineering, and supplier performance efforts.

The GCM serves as the subject matter expert for internal stakeholders and partners closely with senior procurement and business leaders within a pharmaceutical Company.

• Drive the execution of sub‑category strategies (A&E, construction, furniture, owner’s project management) aligned with Company’s global objectives.
• Lead sourcing projects, demand management, and process re‑engineering initiatives to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Build, manage, and report on a pipeline of category initiatives (savings, productivity, risk management, innovation).
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms, pricing, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and oversee supplier performance against established KPIs.
• Act as category subject matter expert and primary point of contact for global stakeholders (procurement, real estate, senior leadership).
• Partner closely with Company’s Global Real Estate Team to support and execute the global capital plan for office and workplace projects.
• Translate business needs into procurement strategies.
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, vendor consolidation, and supply base management.
• Oversee category‑related compliance with procurement governance and corporate standards.
• Represent the category in global planning, stakeholder meetings, and project management activities.
• Support the advancement and standardization of category management processes, tools, and systems across Company.
• Ensure effective implementation and administration of contracts and category initiatives globally.
• Collate and analyze supplier, market, and internal business data to inform strategic decisions.