Category Manager – Capital

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At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

In this role, you will be accountable for running successful strategic sourcing projects and the development and execution of category strategies for the capital requirements of the company.

Success in this role is predicated on highly effective relationship building across the organisation and with the supply base. The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated and skilled in complex negotiations, contracting and knowledgeable in the tools of procurement to enable Business Units and functional partners to maximize their value and exceed their objectives.

• Adhere to and promote the Global Procurement Organization model in all aspects.
• Collate internal stakeholders, supplier, market, category and internal business data/information for the assigned categories in scope to provide in-depth input and validation.
• Work with regional/country Procurement and the wider business to ensure the effective execution of category strategies and local negotiations, as necessary.
• Ensure alignment with Finance business partners throughout the value opportunity assessment and execution process.
• Drive environmental and sustainability principles in all procurement activities.
• Formulate and drive strategic sourcing projects.
• Function as Category Lead in delegated supplier relationship management meetings.
• Create detailed negotiation plans and conduct effective negotiations.
• Create an environment of continual value creation with a world class supply base.
• Identify and drive cost-savings opportunities.
• Obtain tiered pricing wherever possible for unit volume ranges.
• Effectively manage risk through sourcing strategy and contracting.
• Ensure contractual arrangements follow policy, process and governance for negotiations, contract approval and execution and adhere to established procurement policies.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, including support of key supplier performance management systems, associated supplier performance review schedules and reporting of supplier performance against goals.
• Make recommendations for new sources of goods and services to the Corporation.
• Minimize working capital of the Corporation using a variety of strategies such as leasing agreements and extended payment terms.
• Develop/report a rolling pipeline of sub-category initiatives and opportunities.
• Generate business cases to record projects which create value for the Corporation.
• Establish and maintain a Communication Plan for information flows to and from all stakeholders.
• Establish a cadence of internal and external meetings in line with the Communication Plan.
• Ensure sourcing is conducted on a global scale to create value from suppliers.
• Minimize the total costs of ownership within the Category Strategies whilst maximizing Value to the Corporation.
• Critique & evaluate capital projects ensuring an understanding of options on speed, cost and quality.
• Utilize eSourcing in the relevant circumstances to drive Value for the Corporation.
• Conduct business with the highest level of integrity ensuring compliance with the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Managerial responsibility for staff, demonstrating leadership qualities to develop, motivate and retain staff.

• Recognized Qualification in Procurement e.g. CIPS, or MBA.
• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree or higher.
• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement with a background in supply chain management or manufacturing.
• Experience in eSourcing and running eRFP, eRFI, eRFP, forward and reverse auctions.
• Practical knowledge of analytical techniques in Procurement.
• In depth knowledge of Category Management and Strategic Sourcing.
• Leading experience and knowledge in negotiation preparation and execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project and AO or Visio.
• Solid working knowledge of ERP in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Oracle or SAP and MRP is an advantage.
• Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience is desirable but not…