Kindeva Drug Delivery · 9 hours ago
Category Manager, Professional Services
Woodbury, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKindeva Drug Delivery is a company that focuses on making products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients globally. They are seeking a Category Manager, Professional Services to lead global Procurement efforts, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Collate internal stakeholder, supplier, market, category and internal business data and information for the assigned categories in scope and provide in-depth input and validation to the global Category Strategy, including facilitating involvement of senior stakeholders
Work with regional/ country Procurement and the wider business to ensure the effective execution of category strategies and local negotiations, as necessary
Ensure alignment with Finance business partners throughout the value opportunity assessment and execution process
Formulate and drive Strategic Sourcing projects
Function as Category Lead in delegated Supplier Relationship Management meetings (including setting goals, meetings and providing performance feedback)
Create detailed negotiation plans and conduct effective negotiations
Identify and drive cost-savings opportunities
Obtain tiered pricing wherever possible for unit volume ranges
Manage strategic supplier relationships, including support of key supplier performance management systems (scorecards), associated supplier performance review schedules and reporting of supplier performance against goals
Minimize working capital of the Corporation using a variety of strategies such as leasing agreements and extended payment terms
Develops and reports a rolling 1-3 year pipeline of sub-category initiatives and opportunities (Savings / Productivity / Risk Management / Innovation)
Generate business cases to record projects which create value for the Corporation
Establish and maintain a Communication Plan for information flows to and from all stakeholders
Ensure sourcing is conducted on a global scale to create value from suppliers
Minimize the total costs of ownership within the Category Strategies whilst maximizing Value to the Corporation
Utilize eSourcing in the relevant circumstances to drive Value for the Corporation
Conduct training in Procurement tools and techniques to those in the Corporation who require it
Qualification
Required
Recognized Qualification in Procurement e.g. CIPS, or MBA
Bachelor's Engineering Degree or higher
A minimum of 5 years in Procurement with a background in supply chain management or manufacturing
Experience in eSourcing and running eRFP, eRFI, eRFP, forward and reverse auctions
Practical knowledge of analytical techniques in Procurement
In depth knowledge of Category Management and Strategic Sourcing
Leading experience and knowledge in negotiation preparation and execution
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project and AO or Visio
Exceptional time management, organization and prioritization skills
Effective communication, analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Solid working knowledge of ERP in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Oracle or SAP and MRP is an advantage
Preferred
Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience is desirable but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
401k Benefits
Company
Kindeva Drug Delivery
Kindeva Drug Delivery is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in the pharmaceutical industry.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (4)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$46.96MKey Investors
Global Britain Investment Fund
2023-08-03Grant· $41.96M
2022-11-14Acquired
2022-06-13Series Unknown· $5M
Leadership Team
Brian Schubmehl
Chief Human Resources Officer
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