Global Category Manager, Commercial

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>Develop, implement, and continuously refine global category strategies, translating business priorities, market intelligence, and supplier capabilities into actionable roadmaps.</li><li>Identify and deliver measurable value through cost optimization, innovation, supplier performance improvements, sustainability initiatives, and risk mitigation.</li><li>Build Finance-validated savings pipelines, business cases, and value plans aligned with enterprise objectives and annual business planning.</li><li>Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior stakeholders across Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales Excellence, Customer Experience, Finance, Legal, and other functions.</li><li>Lead complex sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, competitive assessments, commercial negotiations, and contract development across marketing services, digital solutions, agency models, customer engagement platforms, data services, and related categories.</li><li>Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships, implementing governance frameworks, performance indicators, scorecards, and regular business reviews to drive accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Identify and proactively manage commercial, contractual, operational, supplier, and compliance risks, ensuring alignment with procurement policies, governance standards, and applicable regulations.</li><li>Leverage analytics, market research, supplier intelligence, and AI-enabled tools to develop performance dashboards, generate actionable insights, and support executive-level decision-making.</li><li>Drive procurement transformation, digital enablement, automation, and process simplification initiatives to improve efficiency, transparency, and stakeholder experience.</li><li>Promote cross-functional collaboration, influence decision-making without direct authority, and champion a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Undertake approximately 10–20% global travel as required by business needs.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.</li><li>At least 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or a related commercial field, with a proven track record of developing and executing global category strategies that deliver measurable business results.</li><li>Demonstrated experience advising senior stakeholders, managing complex sourcing initiatives, leading commercial negotiations, developing business cases, and delivering Finance-validated value.</li><li>Proven ability to manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate complex commercial agreements, and balance cost efficiency, innovation, risk, compliance, and business priorities.</li><li>Experience working in global, matrixed, and cross-functional environments, with strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, including the ability to interpret market intelligence, assess supplier performance, build business cases, and translate complex data into clear recommendations.</li><li>Familiarity with digital procurement technologies, analytics platforms, automation, and AI-enabled tools is an advantage.</li><li>Experience supporting Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Professional Services, Digital, Customer Experience, Media, Agency, Research, Analytics, or Innovation-related categories is preferred.</li><li>Previous experience in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience in change management, procurement transformation, digitization, and continuous improvement initiatives is an asset.</li><li>An MBA or professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, ISM, or equivalent qualifications are preferred. Additional training in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or commercial leadership is also advantageous.</li><li>A proactive, results-oriented mindset, sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to influence senior leaders and drive outcomes in a complex international environment.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive compensation:</strong>Annual base salary ranging from $138,250 to $207,250, depending on relevant experience, skills, job-related qualifications, and geographic location.</li><li>
<strong>Additional compensation:</strong>Competitive bonus opportunities in addition to base salary.</li><li>
<strong>Remote work:</strong>Remote working arrangement offering flexibility and supporting work-life balance.</li><li>
<strong>Healthcare coverage:</strong>Medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>
<strong>Financial wellbeing:</strong>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching, additional retirement program benefits, and discounted stock options.</li><li>
<strong>Time off:</strong>Flexible personal and vacation time, paid holidays, flexible holidays, and paid leave programs.</li><li>
<strong>Family support:</strong>Parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, and related family benefits.</li><li>
<strong>Health and wellness:</strong>Health Savings Account with an employer contribution of at least $500 annually, Employee Assistance Program, and additional wellness offerings.</li><li>
<strong>Professional development:</strong>Tuition reimbursement, hands-on training, tailored team development, and mentorship opportunities.</li><li>
<strong>Community engagement:</strong>Eight hours of paid volunteer time annually, along with a paid community service day.</li><li>
<strong>Lifestyle perks:</strong>Discounts on fitness memberships, travel, and other services.</li><li>
<strong>Inclusive workplace:</strong>A commitment to inclusion, belonging, equal employment opportunities, and a collaborative culture that supports employees' professional growth and individual contributions.</li>