External Workforce Category Manager

The Category Manager role co-leads Pfizer external workforce transformation and sourcing strategies. He/she will be responsible for delivering exceptional sourcing and contracting value to Pfizer stakeholders, globally, through timely development, oversight, and delivery of global category strategies aligned with business needs. Value is defined by the quality of services-based access to external talent, cost and the ability to anticipate and deliver on future business needs (defining future strategy and being solution oriented in support of the business). 

Category Strategy Design & Management

• Develops strategies and provides guidance to others for delivery of exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the timely development, oversight, and delivery of global /regional category strategies aligned with business needs
• Supports the development of category strategies and partners with category execution teams for implementation, where applicable
• Develop and maintain category plans that align with overall sourcing strategy and support near and long-term business objectives
• Manages or provides support to large sourcing projects, directly supporting the execution of activities, where needed (e.g., requirements gathering, negotiations, sr. stakeholder business signoff, etc.)
• Develops and applies comprehensive knowledge of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies related to the categories managed, and incorporate new ideas and innovations into sourcing strategies
• Develop and maintain value measurement methodology and process (by category)
• Implements metrics to measure and continuously improve data-driven supplier outcomes
• Drives visibility of unmanaged spend and strategy to increase managed spend
• Leads data quality efforts led by Sourcing Intelligence team to ensure high quality category insights
• Leads strategy for common category specific templates and tools (TCO / value chain models, term sheets, etc.)
• Provides guidance to identify potential taxonomy amendments and data quality initiatives
• Leads / Co-leads supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives related to managed categories, and promote responsible sourcing practices across the organization

Supplier Relationship Management

• Contributes to the supplier relationship management process to optimize supplier performance and drive cost savings
• Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers, negotiates terms and monitors performance against established KPIs
• Leverages strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Leads regular business reviews with suppliers to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure excellent source value delivered to Pfizer in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and service levels
• Drive supplier innovation by collaborating with supplier to identify new products, technologies, and process that can deliver exceptional value to Pfizer
• Lead supplier segmentation strategy to categorize suppliers based on their criticality to the business, risk level, and potential for innovation and growth

Business Partner Relationship Ownership

• As active team member of External Workforce team, work with key stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value
• Work independently to develop Category Strategy for the category managed with business partners, ensuring alignment to category mgmt. value levers
• Work independently for the business partners with relation to business needs for managed categories, ensuring alignment to global category strategy and maximizing category mgmt. value levers
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, rationalization, and optimization, and implement appropriate supplier management strategies
• Work independently with internal stakeholders, including business leaders and cross-functional teams, to understand business requirements and develop sourcing strategies that align with company goals and objectives

Experience

• Track record of success in building partnerships and connections with respective business stakeholders to translate ideas into outcomes that meet business needs
• Experience managing and working with cross-functional teams
• Experience with supporting development of medium to high complexity negotiation contracts
• Experience in Project Management / facilitating complex, cross-functional activities and teams

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the sourcing, systems and contracting processes
• Ability to understand end objectives/goals coming from executives
• Strong data & analytics execution (e.g., TCO modeling, presentation storyboarding skills)
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant software
• Understanding of external supply markets and key industry trends / issues
• Exposure to/comfort working with financial models (ex. scenario planning and forecasting)
• Project management & communications skills

Other Job Skills

• Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively communicate with internal, often senior, stakeholders and be able to translate the high-level goals/vision into actionable items for the team
• Strong self-drive for opportunity assessments and leading change
• Strong analytical skills to be able to lead analysis that the team does and make informed decisions, and proven digital /systems skills
• Demonstrated ability to be part of and contribute to complex, cross-functional projects
• Business operations acumen and client engagement and customer relationship management skills

Required Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
• 5 years' work experience in sourcing & procurement with deep category management process expertise
• Experience managing and working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to engage with senior executives/ business stakeholders to communicate and review decisions
• Strong Negotiation skills to be able to negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers
• Comfort with ambiguity & ability to identify innovative sourcing strategies
• Strong business operations acumen and drive for business solutioning & innovation
• Effective project management & communications skills
• Fluent Business English required

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in strategy, management, or related field is a plus
• Similar Category Sourcing experience with similar large Blue-chip organization
• Certifications preferred: CPSM, CPM, PMP, MCIPS

Other Job Details

• Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
• Flexibility to join global meetings across multiple time zones; some travel
• This is not a remote role

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $84,200.00 to $140,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies to the Tampa, FL location only. The salary range provided does not apply to any other United States location or locations outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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