Global Category Manager

CSL Behring - King Of Prussia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - King Of Prussia, PA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing - Technology, as the Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing sourcing of IT software and services and work with strategic partners and new suppliers to support strategic sourcing events (RFx), consistent with quality, reliability, service, cost, and delivery. You will proactively manage and work on resolution pond to any commercial and supply /quality related escalations and other local procurement issues to ensure supply continuity. You will implement sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the assigned project and associated activities as a member of multiple Global Category teams and supports multiple categories. You will be provided with an excellent opportunity to develop strong competencies in global sourcing and strategic management of technology spend, while being part of transformation at CSL Behring. This is a hybrid role, which offers a combination of an onsite and remote work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Take lead in managing the RfP/RfI cycle working with different stakeholders across the globe.
• Manage the sourcing and supplier selection process, including creating a sourcing project, researching, and developing supplier shortlist.
• Assemble and manage RFI project team through RFX/RFI process for smaller local sourcing events.
• Plan and execute sourcing-related activities in Ariba eSourcing.
• Conduct supplier qualifications, including scoring assessment results, analyzing information to evaluate risks, and completing due diligence reviews.
• Implement Source Plan based on agreed upon performance metrics.
• Monitor and report current local category market conditions and technology roadmaps.
• Review assigned spend and proactively identify spend optimization opportunities.
• Lead manage and report on a portfolio of initiatives to ensure saving targets are being met.
• Maintain updated track and trace of reporting of sourcing KPIs and dashboards.
• Drive local contract negotiation and management, in alignment with diverse stakeholders.
• Develop key performance measures for smaller, local suppliers and negotiate to award longer-term strategic contracts.
• Compile agreements according to standard or non-standard services based on local law and global contracting standards.
• Secure approval from proper signatories before confirming and publishing.
• Update, verify, and publish contract content in the Contract Management Systems.
• Provide advice and assistance about company contracts policy, templates, procedures and purchasing terms compliance.
• Manage local supplier relationships and performance, including dispute resolution.
• Communicate project specifications and requirements to potential vendors.
• Work closely with the manufacturing and engineering teams to proactively identify and develop external capability.
• Manage long-term relationships with selected key strategic suppliers.
• Facilitate communication among suppliers to ensure relationships are delivering their ongoing and intended optimal value.
• Respond to operational procurement issues, such as supply disruption, quality or other issues.
• Escalate and document significant or recurring issues with suppliers.
• Maintain systems compliance and update in TPRM system and Contract repository.
• Coordinate Savings tracker process across I&T and Digital Sourcing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, supply management, or related field preferred.
• Five to seven years of supply management experience.
• Purchasing Management Certification (ISM) or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully negotiating complex national supply agreements.
• Self-starter with proven ability to work with global teams and different stakeholders.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, solve problems, make recommendations, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Sound judgment and reasoning skills.
• Collaboration and Innovation mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent computer skills with ability to work in diverse applications.

Benefits

• Health care benefits effective day 1 for employees working at least 30 hours per week.
• Financial protection resources.
• Support for starting a family, emergency back up care, summer camp.
• Mental health resources.
• Financial future planning support.
• Charity matching contributions.