Category Execution Senior Manager

The Category Execution Sr. Manager role is responsible for:

• managing the execution of global category strategies
• delivering exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the execution of global categories strategies
• implementation of new sourcing strategies that meet the needs of the internal customers and suppliers

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Strategy Execution

• Develops ideas for the delivery of exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the execution of global category strategies
• Leads / Co-leads category execution plans that support the organization's strategic objectives and drive cost savings, process improvements, and innovation
• Leads / Co-leads end-to-end category initiatives of high or medium complexity (guidance for low-level initiatives)
• Engage with respective stakeholders and coordinate with category strategy team to act as the organization's execution arm
• Manage workflow management tools, intake requests segmentation and own end to end project tracking
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements across all procurement activities
• Recognized as SME on the categories managed by staying abreast of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies related to the categories
• Supports spend of ~1 Bn for multiple categories for Consulting & Professional Services

Sourcing Process Ownership

• Lead / Co-lead the entire sourcing process from identifying suppliers, owning the implementation of new sourcing strategies, aligning with supplier and internal customer needs, including Baseline development, Requirements gathering, RFX development and execution, Bid and award recommendation analysis, Negotiation, Value estimation
• Monitor and report on progress against sourcing value execution plans, identifying and resolving issues and mitigating risks
• Applies advanced knowledge of market trends on new sourcing opportunities, industry best practices, and emerging technologies and innovations related to standard sourcing, contracting & savings processes in the category strategy execution
• Leads the eSourcing capability with standard global templates that can be leveraged regionally
• Works independently with internal leaders/stakeholders to ensure sourcing activities and outcomes align with category strategy & business needs
• Develops strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiate favorable contracts
• Leads / Co-leads regular business reviews to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure excellent value delivered to Pfizer in terms of cost savings, cost avoidance, cycle time to source spend

Contracting Process Ownership

• Lead the end-to-end contracting processes and procedures in line with industry best practices
• Lead the contract drafting / redlining process
• Lead the guidance and training to business stakeholders on the contracting process, including contract review, negotiation, and execution
• Lead the discussions with legal and procurement teams to manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations
• Drive the creation of a library of standard contract templates, clauses, and terms and conditions that can be easily adapted to meet specific business needs

Category Execution

• Typically supports 1-2 categories
• Typically manages categories of high or medium complexity

Experience

• Track record of success in building strong partnerships and connections with business leaders to execute strategies & ensure outcomes that meet business needs
• Experience in SLA management
• Experience conducting low complexity, routine negotiations

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Category execution process
• Acute understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including category execution, strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Strong knowledge of standard sourcing, contracting & savings processes
• Strong interpersonal skills to drive coordination between legal and business stakeholders for contract completion
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with standard analytical methods and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access)
• Experience in project management, including the ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, and other relevant software
• Project management & communications skills

REQUIRED BASIC QUALIFICATIONS