Senior Procurement Category Manager, External Supply FDF

Sandoz

Senior Procurement Category Manager at Sandoz planning and leading category strategies in pharmaceutical procurement. Leveraging global supply chains for Finished Dosage Forms and managing supplier relationships.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timePrague • CzechiaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute category strategy for FDF (Finished Dosage Forms) / External Supply category at regional/global level.
Translate global category strategies into actionable sourcing plans, ensuring alignment with business priorities and supply continuity.
Drive end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier identification, qualification, negotiations, and contract execution within external manufacturing networks.
Own and manage supplier relationships, including CMOs, ensuring strong performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Deliver measurable value through cost optimization, innovation, and efficiency improvements across assigned categories.
Lead complex, cross-functional projects involving supply chain, quality, regulatory, and technical stakeholders.
Develop and maintain robust market intelligence on supplier landscape, industry trends, and risks impacting pharmaceutical supply.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in pharmaceutical procurement, with strong exposure to FDF or Pharmaceutical Direct Material categories.
Proven track record working with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing sites, Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and/or experience in Business Development & Licensing (BD&L).
Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation experience managing high-value, complex supply agreements.
Deep understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains, regulatory environment, and quality requirements.
Demonstrated ability to manage supplier performance and drive value through partnerships and innovation.
Experience operating in global and cross-cultural environments with multiple stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance cost, quality, and supply risk in decision-making.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills, with fluency in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary
Risk Life Insurance
5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement)
Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year
Meal vouchers in amount of 120 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company)
Multisport Card
Premium Health Care Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

pharmaceutical procurementstrategic sourcingnegotiationsupplier identificationsupplier qualificationcontract executioncost optimizationmarket intelligencesupply chain managementregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementproject leadershipbusiness acumencommunicationcross-cultural collaborationperformance managementrisk mitigationinnovationcontinuous improvementdecision-making