Category Management Sr. Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

The Category Management Sr. Manager role is the strategic leader for Enterprise Information Technology / Digital solutions and services (ie: Managed Services Software as a Service (SaaS) Cloud Hosting and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

They are responsible for delivering exceptional sourcing and contracting value to Pfizer stakeholders through timely development oversight and delivery of global category strategies aligned with business needs. Value is defined by the quality of goods and services based on cost and the ability to anticipate and deliver on future business needs (defining future strategy and being solution oriented in support of the business).

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Strategy Design & Management

• Sets objectives for delivery of exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the timely development oversight and delivery of global category strategies aligned with business needs

• Acts as representative for the category internally within S&ES and Pfizer and externally to supplier

• Responsible for managing the execution of category strategies (via category execution team members)

• Manages Sourcing needs for New Product Launch Planning

• Oversees the direction of large complex sourcing projects

• Stay abreast of market trends industry best practices and emerging technologies related to the categories managed and incorporate new ideas and innovations into sourcing strategies

• Coordinates Procurement Value Analysis on Existing Products and Services

• Develops strategy for common category specific templates and tools (TCO / value chain models term sheets etc.)

• Coordinates Demand Management: Forecast future needs to anticipate demand and define specifications and requirements

• Manages supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives related to managed categories and promote responsible sourcing practices across the organization

• Drive visibility of unmanaged spend and strategy to increase managed spend

• Own spend of over $750m for Enterprise Information Technology / Digital products and Services such as Managed Services IT Consulting Services Software as a Service (SaaS) Cloud Hosting and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develops strategies for supplier relationship management to optimize supplier performance and drive cost savings.

• Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders and foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

• Manages and leads regular business reviews with suppliers to track performance identify areas for improvement and ensure excellent source value delivered to Pfizer in terms of quality delivery cost and service levels

• Drive supplier innovation by collaborating with supplier to identify new products technologies and process that can deliver exceptional value to Pfizer

• Develop and maintain supplier segmentation strategy to categorize suppliers based on their criticality to the business risk level and potential for innovation and growth

Business Partner Relationship Ownership

• Manages key stakeholders across the organization including senior level leaders to develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value

• Develop Global Category Strategies for each category with business partners ensuring alignment to category mgmt. value levers

• Develops strategy for business partners with relation to business needs for managed categories ensuring alignment to global category strategy and maximizing category mgmt. value levers

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation rationalization and optimization and implement appropriate supplier management strategies

• Manages the collaboration with internal stakeholders including business leaders and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop sourcing strategies that align with company goals and objectives

Category Management

• Will be responsible for managing approx. $750Mn in spend for categories under management

• Manage various categories within Digital.

• Manage relationships with Digital Leadership stakeholders and all members of their organizations.

• Manage high and medium level complexity Digital categories

QUALIFICATIONS

Indicate basic and preferred qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications are job related consistent with business requirements and necessary for the performance of an essential function of this role including: education/licenses/certifications location relevant experience technical and/or other job-related skills. Basic qualifications determine minimum requirements that applicants must possess to be qualified for the role; anyone who does not meet basic qualifications for the role will not be interviewed or eligible for hire.

• Preferred Qualifications are job-related qualifications that may be indicated in addition to basic qualifications; they are not absolutely required for performance of the job but are desired and further describe the education/skills/experience sought for the position. Preferred qualifications enhance a candidates ability to perform the job.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of bachelors degree in Business Operations & Supply Chain Management or a related discipline

• 6 years of experience in sourcing & procurement with deep technology category management process expertise (5 yrs for MBA/MS)

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex cross-functional projects

• Strong business operations acumen and client engagement and customer relationship management skills

• Experience managing and leading cross-functional teams

• Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact

• Ability to engage with senior executives to influence decisions

• Comfort with ambiguity & ability to identify innovative sourcing strategies

• Strong business operations acumen

• Strong financial acumen (ex. scenario planning and forecasting)

• Effective project management & communications skills

• Business English required

• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Experience

• Track record of success in building strong partnerships and connections with business leaders to shape strategies & translate ideas into outcomes that meet business needs

• Experience managing and leading cross-functional teams

• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Comfort with ambiguity & ability to identify innovative sourcing strategies

Knowledge

• Mastery of the sourcing and contracting processes

• Ability to engage with senior executives to influence decisions

• Strong understanding of strategy development

• Strong understanding of external supply markets and key industry trends / issues

• Excellent understanding of end-to-end procurement and sourcing processes

• Strong financial acumen (ex. scenario planning and forecasting)

• Global business strategy management skills

• Project management & communications skills

• Ability to develop strategy for continuous improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or Masters degree in strategy management or related field is a plus

• Similar procurement/Sourcing experience with similar Blue-chip organization

• Certifications preferred: CPSM CPM PMP MCIPS

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120800.00 to $201400.00.* In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa FL or any location outside of the United States.

* The annual base salary for this position in Tampa FL ranges from $108700.00 to $181100.00.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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