Global Category Sourcing Manager-Clinical Categories

Parexel has an opportunity for a Global Category Sourcing Manager to join our procurement team supporting strategic sourcing for our Clinical Category.

The Global Category Sourcing Manager is responsible to manage and drive measurable improvement in Parexel’s procurement strategies for his/her assigned categories. The incumbent performs assignments requiring a solid knowledge of the market(s) for assigned categories as well as procurement best practices, theories, principles and disciplines. S/he evaluates variable issues and risks; facilitates mitigation and resolution of issues and interacts with management on a regular basis.

S/he will oversee major global purchases and coordinate associated work with Business Analysts and Procurement colleagues with the support of the Category Leader. In this position, s/he will also be responsible providing best practice consultation and for collaborating with internal clients, qualifying and developing sourcing/supplier strategies. Ensure compliance and alignment with strategic corporate goals, contractual requests and stipulations from clients including risk management, GxP regulations, total cost of ownership. The Category Manager is accountable for the 7 step sourcing process for contracts generally valued at over $1 million and for delivering annual multi-million dollar savings aligned with Corporate and SBU EBITDA savings goals.QualificationsQualifications:

• Ability to perform with independence and judgment and seeks guidance when needed

• Knowledge of category management, business and supply chain management practices, theories, principles and disciplines

• Proficient category knowledge including market-place, key suppliers and future trends

• Demonstrated success of leading global teams to achieve quantifiable results

• Highly motivated with ability to help drive change in a decentralized/matrixed organization

• Project management skills and results oriented

• Solid business acumen accompanied by solid and reliable interpersonal skills

• Effective negotiation and influence skills

• Track record for cultivating strong relationships with client and supplier stakeholders that have resulted in high customer satisfaction

• Strong analytical skills including the ability to distill, synthesize, and draw conclusions on large

amounts of data

• Creates recommended business cases for solutions; solicits feedback from colleagues and managers

Experience:

10+ years of experienceEEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.