Hungary Job Openings

Xellia

Global Category Manager

Budapest

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

Global Category Manager
Procurement

About the Job

As a Global Category Manager, you will serve as the strategic leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for procurement within the Technical Spend categories, including Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), select Facility Management areas, and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX). This role oversees these functions primarily for the Xellia Pharmaceuticals sites in Copenhagen (CPH), Budapest (BUD), and Oslo (OSL).
Your responsibilities will include CAPEX procurement initiatives, particularly those related to upcoming large-scale expansion projects, positioning you as the SME and key business partner for CAPEX procurement within the Global Procurement team.

Main Responsibilities

Develop strategic procurement strategies and priorities in alignment with Xellia’s global company strategy and directions, in collaboration with senior stakeholders, including preparation, development, and execution
Coordinate sourcing activities globally across sites (defining and implementing cohesive category strategies and ensuring their successful execution in alignment with business objectives)
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and senior management to drive category and sourcing excellence
Responsible for global and local MRO & CAPEX procurement activities (Engineering services, OEM Process Equipment, Construction, CQV services)
Act as escalation point and support in securing that CAPEX & MRO projects follow defined timelines and mitigation initiatives are implemented in case of delays
Lead negotiations and contracting activities on all levels of CAPEX investments
Lead a team of Category Specialists for Indirects, and as a people manager, provide guidance, mentorship, and performance management to a team of cross-country procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with strategic category goals
Develop and execute global and regional category strategy within the assigned categories
Manage supplier relationship (Set supplier KPIs, performance evaluation, dispute resolution, supplier visits, making/issuing Change Orders, delivery expedition)
Identify, evaluate new potential suppliers in all areas of responsibility and as per valid procedures
Negotiate and implement contracts with suppliers
Supplier portfolio management, enhance supply stability and improve supplier networks
Assess and manage supply risk (develop and execute mitigation plans)
Initiate, manage and support global cost saving and efficiency projects
Manage spend and savings data related to territory under responsibility
Report savings and other relevant activities data on time in full
Strong focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Contribute to maintaining a supplier OTIF in line with Xellia's defined target

What We Expect

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration
5-10 years of experience from a position as Global Category Manager, Technical Category Manager/Lead Negotiator or similar within the Pharma area
Knowledge of Pharma-Engineering
Experience with contract standards like FIDIC or others
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Organizational and strategic thinking
Ability to provide leadership role modelling, set priorities, and be accountable to timelines
Ability to work in a VUCA environment and efficiently take on local and global supply chain challenges
Fluent in English (spoken and written)

This role may require international travel to participate in meetings at other Xellia’s sites, internal or external events, supplier visits, trainings and conferences.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefit package
„Nordic-style” culture – dynamic teamwork, good working atmosphere, flexibility, maintaining work-life balance
Opportunity to learn and develop
Good team spirit and friendly colleagues
Stable international company background
Multinational working environment
Home office opportunity

Get to Know Us

If you would like to learn more about us, please:

Visit our career page: https://xellia.com/careers
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Our company is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the greatest talents by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognized and rewarded. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for everyone.

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company and a global leader in providing anti-infective treatments and other critical care therapies for serious and often life-threatening conditions. Xellia has an extensive heritage in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing anti-infective products.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and owned by Novo Holdings A/S, Xellia Pharmaceuticals has more than 1400 employees globally, including state-of-the-art manufacturing sites in China, Denmark, and Hungary. Our strong market position is built on more than 120 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.

Further information about Xellia can be found at: www.xellia.com
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