Assoc Director - Senior Category Manager (Pharmaceutical)

Overview

The Fountain Group is seeking a Senior Category Manager for a prominent client. Location: Foster City, CA. Position details: onsite/hybrid option (3 days per week).
Details

Pay Rate: 100 to 105 USD hourly on W2. Title: Assoc Director Commercial Services (Senior Category Manager). Duration: 12+ months, with potential for extension or conversion based on performance and budget. Location: 333 Lakeside Drive, Foster City, CA.
Required Skills

9+ years of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Category Management, Contract Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Business Analysis, Change Management experience
Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years experience in the following areas: Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Category Management, Contract Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Change Management experience (preferred)
Skills

Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions
Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying opportunity areas
Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend in assigned category areas by leading global cross functional teams
Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience
Extensive knowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysis
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities to develop sourcing team

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