Senior Category Manager Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)

Über uns An established organization is seeking to fill a key,

strategic role in its API management portfolio.Operating on a global

level, collaborating cross-functionally, and engaging in strategic

decision-making to secure sustainable and competitive supply and

product quality, the Senior Category Manager plays a pivotal role in a

versatile mission. Aufgaben Responsible for developing and executing

sourcing strategies for complex, global procurement categories, with a

strong emphasis on accelerating time-to-market, adopting emerging

technologies, ensuring sustainable long-term decisions, and driving

competitiveness and efficiency. Actively manage supplier relationships

to ensure consistent supply for high-priority product lines, while

continuously monitoring market dynamics to identify potential risks

and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Lead cross-functional

initiatives aimed at innovating procurement processes, achieving cost

optimization, and maintaining compliance with all applicable legal and

regulatory standards. Support strategic negotiations alongside senior

procurement leadership to strengthen market positioning and drive

value creation. Provide insights through demand analysis and market

research to ensure supply strategies are aligned with organizational

needs. Contribute expertise and fresh perspectives to cross-category

initiatives and play a key role in successfully delivering complex,

cross-functional projects. Profil Master’s degree or Diploma in a

relevant field such as chemistry or business administration, with a

strong understanding of pharmaceutical research and development

processes. Extensive experience in category management and leading

international teams. In-depth knowledge of the global API market for

pharmaceutical products, coupled with expertise in stakeholder and

risk management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with

the ability to build and maintain effective relationships both

internally and externally. Willingness to travel occasionally,

approximately 15% of working time, and fluency in English. Wir bieten

High-impact role with global reach and responsibility. Great

opportunity to shape company sourcing strategies in the area of API &

CDMO. Working in a globally-renown, employee-centric organization with

excellent social benefits. Member of a diverse and global team.

Kontakt If this position has aroused your interest, I look forward to

hearing from you and getting to know you. Your consultant for this

position is Mr. Richard Lazala. Please send your current CV by e-mail

to apply.job.28282439@hokifyjob.com or contact me by telephone on 089 7263 210-13.