Category Manager
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Job Location:
Durham County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 103000 - 138000
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About This Role
The Category Manageris responsibleforprocurementsupportfor thePatientServices organizationand the Commercial Print and Fulfillment Services Category.The categorycoversa variety ofpatientsupport programs critical totreatmenteducationandsecuringaccess to Biogenmedications.In addition to Patient Services the role covers Print and fulfillment services for the Commercial organization that include Print fulfillment sampleprogramand patient letters.The individual willbe responsible forstakeholder management procurement category management sourcingcontractnegotiationand supplier relationship management.Thisis an individual contributorrolethatreports to the Director GlobalProcurementCommercial Category Leader.
This is a Hybrid based role (requires partial work in office) in Research Triangle Park NC or may be based in Cambridge MA
WhatYoullDo
Establish strong relationships withthePatientServicesand commercial operationsteamsunderstand their business requirements priorities and strategic direction tofacilitateearly and consistent engagementwithprocurement
Work with the PatientServicesand the commercial operationsorganizationsto develop and executebest in class category strategiesto address outlinedshort- and long-termbusiness objectives
Leveragespenddata analytics external benchmarkingand cost modeling toidentifyhigh value opportunities that deliver sustainable valueandoperational efficienciestothe business
Lead sourcing activities consistent with the category strategyobjectives. This includes developing sourcingstrategiesand executing sourcing events through efficient use ofappropriate buyingchannels and resources
Ensure supplier contracts are current and reflect the most up to date Biogen terms and conditions.
Serve as the supplier relationship manager for key suppliers.
Responsible for supplier management activities ensuring theappropriate levelof oversight direction and development based on the defined criteria
Responsible foridentifyingsupplier risk areas and developing and executing risk mitigation actions
Who You Are:
You areaprocurement professionalwith experience incategory management negotiation andpossessexcellent stakeholder management skills. You thrive working in close partnership withyour business stakeholders todevelop a pipeline of cost and continuous improvement projects.You enjoy collaborating with diverse subject-matter experts to develop process improvements and evolve category strategies to best in class to meet critical business requirements
Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience including strategic sourcingnegotiationsand category management
Experienced negotiator with working knowledge of terms and conditions redlining and working with Legal team to mitigate risk and ensure best value terms for the company
Strong leadership and collaboration skills withabilityto build effective relationships and influence peers and key stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal motivational and leadership skills
Ability to deal with change and ambiguity effectively
Strong project management skills with ability to plan tasks manage progress remove barriers manage change resolve conflict build consensus and motivate team members across multiple projects concurrently
Strong analytical skills which provide insights and formulate recommendations using data driven solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to the given audience. Can present information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to prioritize organize and multitask in a flexible fast-paced and challenging environment
Process and cost improvement skills
C.P.M./CPSM certification desirable
Education
Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
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Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to:
- Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Required Experience:
Manager
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- Corporate Relationship
- Business Administration
- Financial Reporting
- Avionics
About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more
