Senior Procurement Category Manager

Job Description Summary

To plan and lead Category initiatives for a clearly defined sub-category globally OR one category regionally OR all categories in one country OR multiple cross-divisional categories in one country; to develop the sub-category strategy as part of the wider Category Strategy; to lead proactive sourcing projects, specification definition and demand management, as well as manage sub-category-specific supplier performance and innovation activities.

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute category strategy for FDF (Finished Dosage Forms) / External Supply category at regional/global level.

• Translate global category strategies into actionable sourcing plans, ensuring alignment with business priorities and supply continuity.

• Drive end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier identification, qualification, negotiations, and contract execution within external manufacturing networks.

• Own and manage supplier relationships, including CMOs, ensuring strong performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

• Deliver measurable value through cost optimization, innovation, and efficiency improvements across assigned categories.

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects involving supply chain, quality, regulatory, and technical stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain robust market intelligence on supplier landscape, industry trends, and risks impacting pharmaceutical supply.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.

Requirements & Experience

• Significant experience in pharmaceutical procurement, with strong exposure to FDF or Pharmaceutical Direct Material categories.

• Proven track record working with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing sites, Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and/or experience in Business Development & Licensing (BD&L).

• Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation experience managing high-value, complex supply agreements.

• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains, regulatory environment, and quality requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier performance and drive value through partnerships and innovation.

• Experience operating in global and cross-cultural environments with multiple stakeholders.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance cost, quality, and supply risk in decision-making.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills, with fluency in English.

What you’ll receive:

• Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary

• Risk Life Insurance

• 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement)

• Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year

• Meal vouchers in amount of 120 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company)

• Multisport Card

• Premium Health Care Program

Why Sandoz? 

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health. 

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.  

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!  

  

Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.  

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion  

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

#Sandoz 

Skills Desired

Effective Communication, Finance Management, Internal And External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Managing Resources, Negotiating