As Global Category Manager for General & Administrative services, you will design and lead global sourcing strategies for HR, travel, events, and fleet. You'll drive supplier relationships, cost focus, and ESG-aligned objectives in a regulated pharma environment, partnering with cross-functional teams. You will influence stakeholders in a global matrix, support budgeting and long-range planning, and pursue innovative delivery models to improve cost efficiency and service quality.
This is an impact role that shapes procurement governance and sustainability across G&A; categories. You will join a mission-driven organization committed to health and well-being at scale.
Develop and execute global sourcing strategy for People & Organization services, Travel, Events, and Car Fleet aligned with ESG and regulatory needs
Lead supplier consolidation and modal shifts to boost cost efficiency, reliability, and environmental impact
Drive value creation beyond savings including demand management, policy standardization, and alternative delivery models
Monitor labor market, travel inflation, mobility regulations, and fleet electrification to inform sourcing decisions
Manage global and regional supplier relationships, design SRM framework,
and define KPIs
Collaborate with Procurement CoE, P&O;, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and Compliance on cross-functional initiatives
Lead transformation initiatives for new ways of working, travel/mobility policy evolution, and employee experience improvements
Identify and deliver cost savings through tendering, consolidation, and renegotiation; participate in annual budget and LRP
Embed ESG criteria in supplier selection and performance; track and report sustainability KPIs
Ensure compliance with internal policies, labor, mobility, and pharmaceutical industry standards and maintain documentation
Master's degree in Procurement, Business, HR, or related field
8-12 years in strategic sourcing or category management, with G&A; exposure in pharma or FMCG
Proven experience managing global suppliers and complex procurement projects
Fluent in English; additional languages a plus
Advanced negotiation, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills project leadership strategic sourcing category management
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