Job Purpose
The Procurement Category Specialist operates within the corporate “Group Procurement - Raw Materials” function and is responsible for managing the strategic sourcing of pharmaceutical raw materials, with main focus on Rare Disease portfolio (biologics and complex APIs), to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.The role contributes to the definition and execution of category strategies, working in close collaboration with other Group Procurement teams, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Finance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Legal teams. The position plays a key role in supplier management and selection, supply agreement negotiations, budget definition and financial result reporting across a global supplier base, while contributing to cost optimization and risk mitigation initiativesKey Responsibilities
• Drive the definition and implementation of global category strategies aligned with Group Procurement and business objectives. • In collaboration with the relevant stakeholders,



lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including scouting, supplier selection, complex negotiations and long-term agreements with key suppliers.• With cross-functional engagement, participate to business review and problem-solving sessions, as well as support project cost negotiations and action item implementations.• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers globally and ensure supply continuity through appropriate sourcing strategies, aligned with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Science & Technology projects• Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs to monitor supplier performance, support supplier qualification and change management processes, audits and GMP compliance, support project implementation• Define annual budget and period forecasts, monitor financial performance during the year together with Finan

📌 Procurement Category Manager (Milano)
🏢 Recordati
📍 Milano