Global Category Manager - Fujifilm Corporation : Job Details

OverviewThe purpose of this Global Senior Category Manager role is to drive and foster a strategic mindset in one or more procurement categories across all FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) sites by creating, communicating and implementing category strategies and plans. In this role, you will ensure transparency, structure and control in this category, enabling data-driven decision making as well as continuous cost and service improvements. You will manage the category's supplier portfolio and ensure that partner and key suppliers are globally contracted (MSA) at an advantage vs their T&CsExternal USThe work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) changes lives, and our united passion for advancing tomorrow's medicines – our Genki – will always be ourdriving force. Whilst working as a Senior Category Manager in our globalProcurementteam,you'llbe joining other motivated individuals who fuel one another's passions and embrace every day as anopportunity. We aim to foster a collaborative, innovative and rewarding environment, where diverse perspectives and people come together united by a common purpose andshared values. We pursue our fullest potential as individual contributors and team members. We strive to be the employer of choice and offer a competitive compensation andbenefit package.Principal AccountabilitiesCreating,implementing and communicating category strategies based on internal analysis and external market understanding, grounded in the needs of FDBs category stakeholdersSupplier management through regular contact moments,facilitated across different organizational levels as well as operational and annual business reviews with key suppliers and partnersDriving regular RFx processes to drive competition oridentify new suppliersEnsure alignment between FDB and supplier capabilities and expectations to enable high impact outcomesEnsure up to date market knowledge in the responsible categories to drive innovation and continuous improvementConduct risk analyses and drive relevant mitigation projectsSolve operational (delivery & cost) issues when escalated from site supply chain managementBackground Education and Experience RequiredBachelor's degree – multiple fields such as business administration, engineering, chemistry, biology, and others are acceptable is required.A Masters degree in the above fields or an MBA is desirable.Recognized procurement certification from CIPS, CPSM, CPP, NEVI or other other3+ years of strategic/tactical procurement and sourcing experience gained in a highly regulated industry is required.5+ years of strategic/tactical procurement and sourcing experience in a GMP industry is desired.Strong communication skillsAdvanced strategic thinking skillsAdvanced problem solving skillsExperience with stakeholder engagement and managementStrong business acumenAbility to operate in uncertainty and make strategic decisions based on the situationProven experience in strategic sourcing, negotiation preparation and execution, category strategy analysis and formulationProven experience in financial acumen and analysis​FDBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please e-mail [email protected] .To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agenciesto any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencieswere engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agencyengagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.Job Locations USPosted Date 5 days ago (11/7/2024 6:16 AM)Requisition ID 2024-28154Category Purchasing/ProcurementCompany (Portal Searching) FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies