Global Category Buyer, Clinical & Medical

Overview

In this role you will lead the procurement strategy for clinical trials and related medical services across multiple therapeutic areas. You will partner with R&D and Medical stakeholders to align sourcing with development plans and drive value through category strategies. You will manage end-to-end sourcing, supplier negotiations, and governance to deliver measurable savings and risk control. This position offers impact on clinical development and operational excellence within a global, matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to align Clinical Development Plans and trial portfolios with procurement goals
• Analyze spend and budget to identify opportunities within R&D and Medical
• Define procurement strategies, source vendors, ensure alignment between technical specs, proposals and contracts
• Lead end-to-end procurement for Clinical and Medical initiatives following global policy and best practices
• Apply a 7-step strategic sourcing process to optimize spend, supplier performance and lead times
• Negotiate terms, drive value with cross-functional teams, and build a savings pipeline
• Implement and manage category strategies, outsourcing projects, and contract development
• Support SRM processes and oversee RFPs through contract execution
• Oversee supplier governance and performance through KPI-driven relationships
• Promote compliance with category strategies, processes, and tools
• Contribute to CSR and category-related initiatives
• Manage or support contractual or business litigations for assigned categories
• Develop and manage procurement community and share best practices

Key requirements

• Procurement experience in international and matrix environments
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and drug development process
• Experience with CROs and clinical operations
• Strong planning, organizational, and deadline management skills
• Proven strategic sourcing and negotiation capabilities
• Experience negotiating in cross-functional, multi-geography teams
• Fully skilled in procurement processes, systems and tools
• Risk management and supplier relationship management experience
• Project management ability with clear goals and contingency planning
• Data analysis and interpretation to inform procurement decisions
• Knowledge of markets and suppliers for relevant categories

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Procurement processes, systems and tools
• Strategic sourcing
• Category management and supplier relationship management

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