Category Management, Sr Associate

Pfizer • Tampa, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Management Sr. Associate role supports a set of Pfizer categories within a specific function (e.g., GSC, PX and External Workforce). 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).

Requirements

• Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR 8 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Highly analytics and strong in digital and passioned about AI
• Ability to understand Business / Function needs and commercial strategies as input into global category strategy development
• Self-driven and entrepreneurial
• Ability to collaborate and work with cross-functional teams
• Strong business operations acumen with ability to track project / value measurement
• Strong financial acumen
• Comfort with ambiguity & ability to identify innovative sourcing strategies
• Effective project management & communications skills
• Business English required
• Track record of influencing for working differently and success translating ideas into outcomes that meet business needs
• Experience working on cross-functional teams
• Experience of supplier performance and relationship management
• Foundational knowledge of the sourcing & contracting processes
• Basic knowledge of Pfizer Ariba, System Application and e-sourcing (RFx) procurement systems, processes and procedures
• Proficiency in data analysis to support decision-making and identify actions
• Understanding of data & analytics execution (e.g., TCO modeling, presentation storyboarding skills)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant software
• Exposure to financial models (ex. scenario planning and forecasting)
• Time management & communications skills
• Contract management skills

Nice To Haves

• Certifications preferred: CPSM, CPM, PMP, MCIPS

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy Design & Management Contributes to the delivery of exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the timely development, oversight, and delivery of global category strategies aligned with business needs
• Understands, explores and applies knowledge of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies related to the categories managed, and incorporate new ideas and innovations into sourcing strategies
• Conducts in-depth analysis of sourcing category suppliers and innovations to identify opportunities to better serve Pfizer’s needs via supplier solutions
• Partners with senior Category Management team members to identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities
• Supports the formulation and documentation of category strategies, where applicable
• Translates categories strategies into tactical execution plans for Category Execution teams
• Contributes to the execution of larger sourcing projects, directly supporting the activities, as needed (e.g., business stakeholder requirements gathering, supply market analysis, etc.)
• Maintains and enhances common category specific templates and tools (TCO / value chain models, term sheets, etc.)
• Coordinates and contributes to data quality efforts led by Sourcing Intelligence team to ensure high quality category insights
• Identifies potential metrics to measure and continuously improve data-driven supplier outcomes
• Analyzes and extracts insights from reports generated by Sourcing Intelligence team
• Identifies potential taxonomy amendments and opportunities to enhance the insights used to formulate category strategies
• Drives visibility of unmanaged spend and strategy to increase managed spend
• Leverages an in-depth understanding of Pfizer policies and procedures and ensure compliance with categories managed by team
• Prepares presentations and other key documentation for use by senior Category Management team members
• Contributes to supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives related to managed categories, and promote responsible sourcing practices across the organization
• Supplier Relationship Management Applies understanding of core supplier relationship management processes and supports related SRM activities
• Conducts the preparation of analysis of supplier performance in support of regular business reviews with suppliers
• Analyzes existing relationships, identifies potential areas for improvement from supplier agreements and proactively works with category execution teams to implement enhancements
• Contributes to supplier segmentation strategy to categorize suppliers based on their criticality to the business, risk level, and potential for innovation and growth
• Business Partner Relationship Support Develops an understanding of business partner sourcing needs for relevant categories and translates business partner needs into sourcing strategies
• Documents outcomes from regular engagement with key business partners
• Learns the best practices for relationship building with key business partners
• Category Management Typically supports but doesn’t directly manage spend for categories under management
• Typically support 2-3 different categories but mainly PX and External workforce
• Typically provides support to categories of medium or low complexity
• Typically provides support to CMs
• Typically interacts with Stakeholders and Suppliers related with PX, SC and EW

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees