Manager, Category Sourcing

Pfizer•Tampa, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

ROLE SUMMARY The Category Management Manager role supports a set of Pfizer categories within a specific function North Americas Supply Chain 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 Develop strategies and provide guidance to others for delivery of exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the timely development, oversight, and delivery of global category strategies aligned with business needs. Supported category Supply Chain Supports the development of category strategies and partners with category execution teams for implementation, where applicable Develop and maintain category plans that align with overall sourcing strategy and support near and long-term business objectives Manages or provides support to large sourcing projects, directly supporting the execution of activities, where needed (e.g., requirements gathering, negotiations, sr. stakeholder business signoff, etc.) Develops and applies comprehensive knowledge of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies related to the categories managed, and incorporate new ideas and innovations into sourcing strategies Develop and maintain value measurement methodology and process (by category) Implements metrics to measure and continuously improve data-driven supplier outcomes Drives visibility of unmanaged spend and strategy to increase managed spend Leads data quality efforts led by Sourcing Intelligence team to ensure high quality category insights Leads strategy for common category specific templates and tools (TCO / value chain models, term sheets, etc.) Provides guidance to identify potential taxonomy amendments and data quality initiatives Leads / Co-leads supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives related to managed categories, and promote responsible sourcing practices across the organization Supplier Relationship Management Contributes to the supplier relationship management process to optimize supplier performance and drive cost savings Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers, negotiates terms and monitors performance against established KPIs Leverages strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 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 Lead 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 Work with key stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value Work independently to develop Global Category Strategy for the category managed with business partners, ensuring alignment to category mgmt. value levers Work independently for the business partners with relation to business needs for managed categories, ensuring alignment to global category strategy and maximizing category mgmt. value levers Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, rationalization, and optimization, and implement appropriate supplier management strategies Work independently 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 Co-leads projects globally as part of stakeholder core team. Category Management Typically supports but doesn’t directly manage spend for category under management Manages the Supply Chain category with subcategories such as clinical logistics or local LSP. Typically supports leadership with business stakeholder relationship responsibilities

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
Demonstrated ability to be part of and contribute to complex, cross-functional projects
Strong Team player
Business operations acumen and client engagement and customer relationship management skills
Experience managing and working with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively translate the high-level goals/vision into actionable items for the team
Ability to engage with senior executives/ business stakeholders to communicate and review decisions
Negotiation skills to be able to negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers
Comfort with ambiguity & ability to identify innovative sourcing strategies
Strong business operations acumen
Ownership mentality, entrepreneurial and creative
Effective project management & communications skills
Business English required
Typical Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement with deep category management process expertise (3+ yrs for MBA/MS)
Track record of success in building partnerships and connections with respective business stakeholders to translate ideas into outcomes that meet business needs
Experience managing and working with cross-functional teams
Experience with leading medium to high complexity negotiation & contracting
Experience in Project Management / facilitating complex, cross-functional activities and teams
Strong understanding of the sourcing and contracting processes
Ability to understand end objectives/goals coming from executives
Strong data & analytics execution (e.g., TCO modeling, presentation storyboarding skills)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant software
Understanding of external supply markets and key industry trends / issues
Exposure to/comfort working with financial models (ex. scenario planning and forecasting)
Project management & communications skills

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s 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

Responsibilities

Develop strategies and provide guidance to others for delivery of exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the timely development, oversight, and delivery of global category strategies aligned with business needs.
Supports the development of category strategies and partners with category execution teams for implementation, where applicable
Develop and maintain category plans that align with overall sourcing strategy and support near and long-term business objectives
Manages or provides support to large sourcing projects, directly supporting the execution of activities, where needed (e.g., requirements gathering, negotiations, sr. stakeholder business signoff, etc.)
Develops and applies comprehensive knowledge of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies related to the categories managed, and incorporate new ideas and innovations into sourcing strategies
Develop and maintain value measurement methodology and process (by category)
Implements metrics to measure and continuously improve data-driven supplier outcomes
Drives visibility of unmanaged spend and strategy to increase managed spend
Leads data quality efforts led by Sourcing Intelligence team to ensure high quality category insights
Leads strategy for common category specific templates and tools (TCO / value chain models, term sheets, etc.)
Provides guidance to identify potential taxonomy amendments and data quality initiatives
Leads / Co-leads supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives related to managed categories, and promote responsible sourcing practices across the organization
Contributes to the supplier relationship management process to optimize supplier performance and drive cost savings
Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers, negotiates terms and monitors performance against established KPIs
Leverages strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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
Lead supplier segmentation strategy to categorize suppliers based on their criticality to the business, risk level, and potential for innovation and growth
Work with key stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value
Work independently to develop Global Category Strategy for the category managed with business partners, ensuring alignment to category mgmt. value levers
Work independently for the business partners with relation to business needs for managed categories, ensuring alignment to global category strategy and maximizing category mgmt. value levers
Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, rationalization, and optimization, and implement appropriate supplier management strategies
Work independently 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
Co-leads projects globally as part of stakeholder core team.
Manages the Supply Chain category with subcategories such as clinical logistics or local LSP.
Typically supports leadership with business stakeholder relationship responsibilities

Benefits

participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
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
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

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