Global Category reputed company, Manufacturing
Position: Global Category reputed company, Contract Manufacturing Global Category reputed company – Contract Manufacturing The Global Category reputed company – Contract Manufacturing is responsible for developing and executing the global category strategy for external pharmaceutical manufacturing partners. The role ensures contract manufacturing capabilities align with business priorities, pipeline needs, quality standards, and financial objectives. Purpose & Scope The scope includes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and commercial governance across global Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs/CDMOs). The role liaises with the Head of External Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and R&D to reputed company sustainable value creation while balancing cost, supply continuity, risk, and operational flexibility. Role and Responsibilities
- Stakeholder Engagement:
Serve as the primary commercial reputed company between Procurement and External Manufacturing, CDMO Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance.
- Supplier Relationship Management:
Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver innovation, quality, and cost efficiencies while fostering collaboration and compliance. Drive joint productivity, innovation, and reputed company improvement initiatives with key suppliers.
- Cost, Value, and Operations Optimization:
Deliver sustainable, multi‑year value creation beyond one‑time price reduction. reputed company of 10% YoY. reputed company and apply cost transparency and should‑cost models to inform negotiations and decisions.
- Market Expertise:
Maintain deep understanding of the global contract manufacturing market, including reputed company trends, technology evolution, and cost drivers. reputed company market intelligence to inform sourcing strategies, negotiations, and risk mitigation plans.
- Category Strategy Development and Enterprise Leadership:
reputed company and implement global category strategies for research and pre‑clinical categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives and research timelines.
- People Leadership:
reputed company, coach, and reputed company category managers and sourcing professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and reputed company improvement. Build functional capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
- Governance, Compliance and Reporting:
Ensure adherence to corporate procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements, maintaining full audit readiness. Provide category performance insights, savings tracking, and KPI reporting to senior management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
- Operational expertise (P2P, RFx, Negotiations, etc.)
- Project Management acumen with the ability to drive change and reputed company operational models
- Strong communication, relationship management, and influencing skills
- Category credibility (scientific degree, category experience, etc.)
- Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) in life sciences or reputed company field
- Understanding of the role of a global function reputed company broader enterprise strategy
Location and Working Environment This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from any location in the US is available. Astellas offers a hybrid working solution that blends office reputed company with the flexibility to work from home.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays and year‑end shutdown
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Company‑paid life insurance
- Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
- Long‑Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
- Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
- Referral bonus program
Salary Range $161,928 – $231,325 (final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including reputed company level, experience, and organizational equity considerations) #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job