Contract Manufacturing Category Manager

Pharmathen is one of the leading complex drug delivery and formulation developers and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe. Driven by innovation, the company specializes in one of the most modern and technologically innovative sectors, developing Long Acting Injectables (LAI), Sustained Release formulations and Preservative Free Ophthalmics.

Pharmathen’s portfolio consists of over 100 products , produced at its facility in Sapes, Rodopi, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and at its modernized production unit in Pallini, Attica.

Pharmathen is one of the largest private investors in research and development in Greece, with steady investments of €35 million annually in the R&D sector and employs over 1,350 people from over 24 different nationalities . The company's enduring success is attributed to the passion for creativity, the ethics, and dedication of its people, who share the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a Contract Manufacturing Category Manager for the Supply Chain /Direct Procurement department at our Marousi premises .

As a Contract Manufacturing Category Manager the ideal candidate will manage the critical spend of ̴€50 M spend growing rapidly with the growth of Pharmathen SA. The value delivered in this role, beyond YoY savings ,is the ability to facilitate and generate options for Pharmathen SA through vendors for the differentiator technology /manufacturing process and collaborate with customers to meet the needs of the market. Management of stakeholders and inspiring the team to continually strive for the best results for Pharmathen SA is the most redeeming feature of this role.

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Requirements

What you will do:

Developing the Category Strategies and implementing the same across whole manufacturing network of Pharmathen SA to deliver:

• >5% YoY price reduction and benchmark cash generation program in Inventory and payment term
• Derisk the category by dual sourcing as necessary and generate geographical resilience as well
• Foster better relationship with vendors with appropriate SRM program
• Drive innovative projects to constantly deliver value beyond price for Pharmathen SA
• Contract Management through lifecycle of materials
• Develop & build the team and achieve high engagement result

The ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor/ Master in engineering or other relevant fields
• MBA will be considered as additional asset
• Strong Procurement/ Manufacturing/ Supply Chain experience of 7-10 years at Pharma/Chemical/FMCG/FMCH companies with Global Category Management operations
• Proven experience with toll and contract manufacturing service

Job-Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of Contract Manufacturing process and experience of managing vendor base
• Knowledge of change management and induction of the new vendor
• Exposure to the process of Risk Management of the supply base
• Conducting Global RFQs and Auctions
• Knowledge of Should Cost, Value Engineering and Design to Value
• Management of diverse team with clearly defined objectives
• Capability Assessment of the team and plan for future
• Experience to develop category Strategies with the team and obtain endorsement of the key Stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate across the functions within the Pharmathen SA
• Ability to support Devices Development Strategy of Pharmathen SA
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience to the other areas of Supply Chain, R&D and QA
• Updated on latest Procurement Technology and capabilities

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.