Category Manager - GBS Procurement

Job Description

This role is a centralized support services manager focused on the regional implementation and growth of the non-employee program at Biogen. This role will be supporting the procurement function and stakeholders throughout the contracting and non-employee management journey in partnership with Biogen’s contracted Managed Service Provider (MSP).

What you will do

• Act as an escalation point for MSP, review and approve vendors and contracts that will move into the new non-employee management program.
• Liaise with MSP to ensure program is meeting SLA & KPI targets, identify and implement process improvement opportunities and lead implementation.
• Lead opportunity identification effort by turning data & reporting into actions and insights, then engage appropriate parties effectively.
• Educate business partners and global procurement organization on program status and progress towards program goals.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders to drive program adoption & regularly attend business planning meetings & huddles.
• Identify areas of program non-compliance in the business.
• Ensure program is meeting or exceeding Internal Audit recommendations & SOPs.

Qualifications

Who you are

• A holder of Bachelor's Degree; concentration in supply chain, business, IT, or communications preferred
• 5+ years of proven experience in category management, sourcing or supplier management
• Proficient in MS Office products, especially Excel & PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP Fieldglass and Workday/Scout is a plus
• C.P.M./CPSM or process improvement (Six Sigma) certification(s) desirable
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong project management skills with ability to plan tasks, assign resources, manage progress, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflict, build consensus, and motivate team members across multiple projects concurrently
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence peers and key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and people skills
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Ability to deal with change and ambiguity effectively
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multitask in a flexible, fast-paced and challenging environment

Additional Information

We offer:

• Role in a dynamic and one of the oldest biotechnology company in the world 
• Company mission you can be really proud of
• Work with diverse and knowledgeable multinational teams
• Opportunities to learn and grow with GBS site in Poland
• Structured onboarding program
• Customized benefit package, e.g. MyBenefits cafeteria, annual bonus eligibility, medical care, hybrid work

More details: https://www.biogen.com/en_us/careers.html

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts