Category Manager II
Novo Nordisk
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Beijing • China
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About the role
- The Category Manager is a pivotal role within the category management track, responsible for facilitating and driving category council with key stakeholders.
- This role is crucial in defining and implementing category strategies for local and regional categories, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Additionally, the Category Manager is responsible for managing supplier relationships with relevant local and regional suppliers to optimize value and drive continuous improvement.
- Facilitate and drive category council, engaging with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- Lead regular meetings and workshops to advance category initiatives and strategic goals.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination across cross-functional teams.
- Define and implement category strategies for local and regional categories in alignment with business objectives.
- Conduct market and spend analysis to inform strategy development and identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Monitor and review the performance of category strategies, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Execute processes and projects in accordance with guidelines and minimum requirements.
- Manage relationships with relevant local and regional suppliers, fostering strong partnerships and driving supplier performance.
- Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance evaluations to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives and innovation opportunities.
- Participate in cross-functional projects across Region China, ensuring alignment and integration of category strategies with broader business goals.
Requirements
- At least Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- More than 7 years of relevant experience within Category Management or Procurement.
- Advanced in understanding, interpreting, generating, and managing contracts, with a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects related to procurement.
- Advanced in developing and implementing long-term strategies that consistently align with organizational goals and optimize category performance.
- Expertise in managing the entire procurement process, from purchase requisition to invoice payment.
Benefits
- We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
- We're creating lasting change for long-term health.
- We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
category managementprocurementmarket analysisspend analysiscontract managementsupplier relationship managementperformance evaluationstrategic planningcost savingsrisk mitigation
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationleadershipfacilitationnegotiationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementcontinuous improvementteam coordination
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management