Category Manager, Research & Development (R&d) Prague, Praha

Category Manager, Research & Development (R&d)

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
Responsible for aligning globally with respective Development Project teams, Sr. Management and Procurement stakeholders (Business Partners) to implement Procurement projects to realized key productivity targets. Provides end-to-end category and project management in the area of Clinical Services Spend or other R&D area’s. This through alignment of business requirements, operational excellence, strategic sourcing and negotiation expertise, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity and mitigation of risk.
**Your responsibilities include, but not limited to**:
- Provides day-to-day Procurement services
- Definition of ad-hoc sourcing strategy when no category strategy in place (incl. negotiation strategy, approval, communication)
- Accountable for and carefully monitor and support sourcing execution and negotiation
- Maintain strong information flows back to Sr. Management for opportunities to aggregate demand and generate additional leverage
- Ensure operational Procurement requests are executed in line with category strategies, and in compliance with relevant policies and operating procedures, including preferred supplier agreements
- Contribute to overall savings opportunity identification and delivery
- Sourcing and supplier relationships management
- Executing the Source-to-Contract process including respective strategies, approaches, and methods: Preparing and conducting fact-based negotiations. Adapting tactics from a broad portfolio of negotiation strategies to achieve results that support business and Procurement objectives
- Proactive assessment of new ways of working, involving innovative scientific & technical solutions by identifying and onboarding the right suppliers
- We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._
**What you’ll bring to the role**:
- University/Advanced degree is required (scientific or technical field is preferred)
- English (excellence in speaking and writing)
- 3 years of R&D procurement experience preferable
- Solid experience in navigating in global, matrix organizations and across geographies and cultures
- Extensive experience in Research and sourcing processes (e.g. RFI/RFQ), negotiation strategies, project management, good communication and collaboration skills as well as market analysis capabilities to drive operational excellence
- Preference for Clinical Procurement experience
**You will 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
- Public Transportation Allowance
- Meal vouchers in amount of 120 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company)
- Multisport Card
**Why Sandoz?**
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
The future is ours to shape!
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