Global Category Leader – Congresses & Events

Ipsen

Global Category Leader managing procurement strategies for congresses and events at Ipsen. Leading negotiations and supplier partnerships while collaborating with stakeholders in a regulated environment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier management within highly regulated environments. Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and monitor performance to ensure compliance and value realization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Category LeadershipStrategic SourcingSupplier ManagementEvent Operating ModelsStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Procurement StrategiesStrategic SourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiationPerformance MonitoringValue RealizationComplianceEvent Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare IndustryHighly Regulated EnvironmentsBrand-Driven EnvironmentsCongress ManagementEvent Procurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and deploy global and regional procurement strategies for congresses and events
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution of strategies
Lead strategic sourcing and negotiations for major event-related engagements
Monitor value realization and performance across regions
Establish strategic supplier partnerships and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10+ years in Procurement, with significant experience in congresses, meetings, events, hospitality, or related service categories
Global category leadership
Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industries (or other highly regulated, brand-driven environments)
Deep knowledge of event operating models, supplier landscape, and service delivery approaches
Strategic sourcing and supplier management
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in global, matrix organisations
Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Empowered workplace champions human-centric leadership and fostering a culture of collaboration
Opportunities for professional development