Senior Category Manager (CMO)

OMP-P5-14 Senior Category Manager (CMO) Location: Cambridge Department: Procurement Job type: Permanent

Role and Responsibilities

• The main purpose of the role is to design and implement procurement strategies across a portfolio including CMO and Key Logistic Provider (4PL outsource provider).
• The key objectives are to achieve significant Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) benefits to the organization, develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies, and create strategic relationships with our key supply partners and internal stakeholders.
• Manage all strategic and operational procurement activity related to our CMO network and key 4PL provider.
• Responsible for creating a three‑year savings pipeline to deliver YOY savings.
• Implement robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across all key suppliers acting as the single point of contact and ensuring contractual KPI’s are achieved/exceeded and TCO benefits are identified and implemented across the product portfolio.
• Create and implement robust risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply across the organization.
• Develop and implement robust partnerships with key suppliers and internal business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MCIPS.
• Extensive knowledge and experience managing Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) & Direct Procurement categories at a strategic and operational level.
• Experience in working in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences industry.
• MBA, Lean / Six sigma Master Black belt, Project management capability are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to build robust and value‑adding relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement quick‑win savings and to develop a longer‑term pipeline of savings.
• Excellent communication skills & ability to work across multiple layers within the company and with our key suppliers.
• Experienced in managing categories of spend through formal Category Management processes.
• Capable of identifying risks and designing/implementing robust risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Capable negotiating and managing complex contracts.
• Self‑motivated and confident in ability to bring about meaningful change to deliver the best results for the organization.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package, opportunities for learning & development, collaborative, inclusive work environment, diversity and inclusion.

Job posting date: 2025-11-11

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