Global Category Director, DTC and HCP Media
Location: Greater Philadelphia Region
Contact: info@bandishgroup.com
THE ROLE:
Global Category Director | Leading Global Biopharmaceutical Company
DESCRIPTION:
Our client is seeking a collaborative team player to serve as their Global Category Director, DTC and HCP Media. The role is focused on the commercial categories and reports to the Senior Director of Sales and Marketing Procurement.
This individual will partner with the business focusing on the Media category and will collaborate within the Global Procurement Network to plan and lead the global category strategy and leading execution to assure delivery of value in the form of savings, speed to market, process simplicity, above market supplier performance, sustainability and innovation.
The ideal candidate must be customer service orientated with the ability to influence and sell ideas. Additionally, we seek a creative problem solver with a proven savings playbook and the ability to build relationships.
In addition, one is responsible for the global category strategy and leading the procurement network, assuring strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, supplier performance management, contract and risk management and sustainability efforts are fit for purpose and optimized for innovation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS COMPANY AND ROLE:
This individual should have proven ability to lead and manage global procurement networks and thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry.
An understanding of multiple aspects of the procurement process is a plus.
HIGHLIGHTS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountable for maintaining expert knowledge of respective US and ex-US markets, competitors and innovations within the Media supply market.
Develop/maintain category strategy including sourcing, contracting, buy/pay channels and supplier management approach.
Develop an extensive understanding of current and future business needs with senior level key stakeholders to optimize business performance, develop future improvement opportunities and resolve issues as necessary.
Build positive trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders by proactively developing and implementing value add solutions that address their needs.
Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within category and across the enterprise to improve business performance.
Foster positive relationships with suppliers to achieve efficient pricing, service quality and resolution of contractual issues as necessary.
Collaborate with the Contracting and Sourcing teams to assure competitive sourcing events, contract negotiations and supplier performance discussions are being delivered efficiently and with value.
Partner with key suppliers to review Media related savings initiatives and report to Finance team.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree preferably in a business related or marketing discipline.
Extensive knowledge of the US media landscape.
8-10 years of Procurement experience, preferably in Media.
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
CONTACT:
To learn more about this role, contact a member of our team at 267-483-5233 or info@bandishgroup.com.
The Bandish Group, LLC
Life Sciences Executive Search
Greater Philadelphia Region
www.bandishgroup.com