Job Title: Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Location: Columbus, Oh

Job Type: Full TIme

Req ID: 7608

 

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

 

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Category Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for creating and executing assigned Category Strategies, Sourcing projects and all aspects of Supplier Management within Indirect Materials and Services in line with overall Regional, Site Sourcing and business strategy. Close collaboration with the Business Partner(s) to drive development of category strategy and sourcing projects required to support and/or improve competitive business advantage. Ensure the continuity of supply, constantly increase productivity and optimize external spend.  Prepare for future sourcing challenges in collaboration with Business Partner on equivalent Management level. Responsible for collecting market intelligence and driving innovation from the external marketplace within the assigned sourcing responsibility to understand and improve our competitive position in the pharmaceutical industry. Lead and/or participate on cross functional project team(s) to achieve results in a changing internal and external environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality. Leverage key organizational capabilities to implement and execute critical, long-term Category Strategies consistent with overall business goals and objectives to ensure external spend optimization. Take active part in cross-functional projects to realize savings potential, execute identified business opportunities and ensure consistency and alignment with established Category Strategies Run analysis to forecast usage patterns and to predict trends by using expertise to enlarge the Business's position within the external markets. Execute innovative sourcing strategies together with business partner(s)by using knowledge to combine Demand and Market analysis. Carry out the sourcing, negotiation and contracting activities, within assigned Categories, to achieve strategic and operational success for the Generics business. Build effective Customer Relationship Management with external/internal business partners on equivalent Management level to identify business requirements, opportunities and savings potential to drive optimized Regional and/or Site spend. Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze and leverage internal demand to align with external opportunities and mitigate risks within assigned responsibility. Execute best practices in order to drive innovation within the assigned categories. Manage risk through the identification, evaluation and classification of sourcing risks and devise mitigation measures in order to ensure continuity of supply. Maintain competitive advantage of the Generics business with an emphasis on monitoring industry, regulatory and business trends and maintain up-to-date market knowledge and intelligence for assigned categories. Perform best-in-class supplier management process within the assigned categories. Target the optimization of business relationship with Supplier Account Managers to gain Market Intelligence and implement agreed performance levels. Track and report agreed KPI’s and effective governance model with external sources on required levels to ensure strategic alignment. Work together with Business Partners on equivalent level in building mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers to continuously improve performance or resolve potential issues at an early stage. Drive internal communication and ensure knowledge sharing across all Procurement colleagues for operational effectiveness and consistency. Actively support the business model effectively and consistently. Fully support the efficient working environment and apply continuous improvement process. Work independently within a project, network across the Department and/or the Region. Lead project team(s) in a matrix (e.g. cross functional) to execute innovative processes and Category Strategies. Perform ongoing optimization of cross functional category teams. Awareness of local and global legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

Bachelors’ Degree in Business-related field or Engineering 5 years sourcing experience preferred

 

Skills:

Prior technical sourcing experience preferred developing strategies taking into consideration spend and demand analysis, industry and market analysis and supplier analysis Customer Relationship Management Skilled in Supplier Management including supplier selection Opportunity to develop knowledge of assigned categories, technical aspects of sourcing, supplier management and contracting Risk Management experience Skilled in financial skills including analytical thinking, total cost of ownership, and NPV Skilled in contract negotiations at both regional and site level Skilled in Contract Management

 

What We Offer*:

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date) 11 company paid holidays Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits Employee discount program Wellbeing rewards program Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority Career advancement and growth opportunities Tuition reimbursement Paid maternity and parental leave

 

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

 

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.