Sr Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing, GSP

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing, GSP based in United States.

This strategic sourcing role is focused on shaping and executing category strategies for external manufacturing within a highly complex, regulated biotech environment. The position plays a critical role in managing relationships with contract manufacturing organizations (CDMOs/CMOs) across drug substance, drug product, or packaging segments, ensuring supply continuity, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You will act as a key connector between procurement, technical operations, quality, and supply chain teams to align sourcing strategies with both scientific and commercial needs. The role requires a strong balance of hands-on sourcing execution and long-term category development, with responsibility for supplier performance and risk mitigation. It operates in a global, matrixed environment where decisions directly impact product availability for patients with rare diseases. This is a high-visibility role with significant influence over external manufacturing strategy and operational resilience.