The Global Senior Category Strategy Manager is a highly influential and impactful role which requires a talented individual who is capable of leading the global category management activities for an assigned portfolio of c$100 million USD inclusive of R&D and Commercial Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Regulatory Starting Materials (RSM). S/he will support Strategic Sourcing management of approximately US $450 million annual spend.

The Manager is responsible for supporting the development of the API/RSM category strategy and associated contract execution/management and supplier performance via a structured Supplier Relationship Management program. S/he will execute innovative procurement solutions to continuously improve the value, quality and service received by Zoetis within the assigned spend areas. The Manager is responsible for effective sourcing, supplier relationship management, risk management, and internal improvement /demand management practices. The right candidate will also act as Deputy to the Global API Lead (Senior Director, Global Strategic Sourcing) as applicable.

This role is based in the U.S. (Kalamazoo MI, Lincoln NE, or Parsippany NJ) but Ireland (Dublin) will also be considered.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads the global category management activities for assigned portfolio, developing and implementing category strategies from initiation through to execution inclusive of ongoing Category Strategy Management through benchmarking industry best practices , Continuous Improvement and cost/supply chain opportunities Act as point of escalation to operations teams in delivering both tactical and operational performance in accordance with API/RSM supply and P&L commitments, whilst ensuring a comprehensive strategy to deliver long term cost reduction, supply assurance, and mitigate risk Acting as a senior point of escalation with the Global Strategic Sourcing function for resolving multidiscipline supplier related issues Develop and monitor contract management process ensuring executing contracts as defined by Principal company guidelines Negotiate and execute purchasing contracts for API's and RSM's as portfolio dictates Establish, lead and facilitate Supplier Relationship Management meetings with key suppliers to maintain operational effectiveness through supply chain for your portfolio in addition acting as meeting co-ordinator & facilitator ensuring agendas and actions are prepared and distributed as appropriate Actively set up and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for identified suppliers in line with Supplier Relationship Management program Ensure support in the resolution of API supplier related quality or service issues including mitigation plans/support for High-Risk suppliers Coordinate with Quality and Operations to ensure compliance with relevant Zoetis guidelines and policies Develop appropriate risk management strategies to assure supply of Zoetis's APIs as portfolio dictates, building Business Cases for approval /endorsement with key stakeholders Align and gain endorsement of strategies for your portfolio with key stakeholders, working across various functions to execute and achieve the cost, quality, and service goals as agreed Coordinate with other functions and impacted stakeholders to assure timely implementation and compliance with the agreed sourcing strategies Continually evaluate and monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly Manage the supply of APIs to ensure availability and support the planning team in managing inventory Manage Category strategies by (i) Initiating Category Reviews, (ii) Conduct Internal and External Opportunity Analyses, (iii) Define Category Strategies, (iv) Implement Category Strategies Establish, lead and facilitate Global Strategy Teams as applicable, to develop and execute Category Strategy Projects Support New P