Category Manager, Indirect

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

. Develop and execute enterprise-wide indirect spend category strategies aligned with business priorities .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $111,000 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on category management, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation. Proven ability to drive cost savings and value creation through effective stakeholder collaboration and innovative supplier strategies.

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Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationSpend Analytics

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementSpend AnalyticsFinancial ModelingCommercial Risk ManagementNegotiationProject ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsExecutive Communication

Tools & Technologies

CoupaFairmarkitAribaIvaluaJaggaerSAPIntelAgreeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Indirect SpendProcurement PoliciesComplianceMarket AssessmentsSupplier QualificationCost ReductionValue CreationOperational EfficiencyPatient OutcomesCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute enterprise-wide indirect spend category strategies aligned with business priorities
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events, including spend analysis, market assessments, supplier qualification, RFx development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution
Establish annual savings and value creation objectives with business stakeholders
Identify and realize cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier innovation, and process improvement opportunities
Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and competitive benchmarks
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Information Security, and business stakeholders to execute agreements and manage supplier risk
Identify supplier and stakeholder innovation opportunities improving patient outcomes, operational efficiency, commercial effectiveness, and business performance
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
Use procurement systems, contract lifecycle management tools, and spend analytics platforms
Build trusted internal customer relationships and advise on sourcing, supplier management, and procurement best practices
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on performance, innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement
Lead supplier business reviews, performance evaluations, issue resolution, and supplier development initiatives
Coordinate supplier assessments, site visits, and demonstrations
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives involving Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, Operations, Commercial, Human Resources, and other functions
Own category strategy development and implementation and deliver annual savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives
Manage enterprise-wide indirect spend, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business
7–10+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain Management
4–6 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in sourcing and category management strategies
Experience managing indirect spend categories
Experience influencing senior leaders and stakeholders
Experience negotiating and managing MSAs, SOWs, Professional Services Agreements, Technology Agreements, Marketing and Agency Contracts, and other commercial agreements
Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects
Experience with procurement, contract lifecycle management, supplier management, and spend analytics platforms, including Coupa, Fairmarkit, Ariba, Ivalua, Jaggaer, SAP, IntelAgree, or similar
Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, supplier relationship and performance management, contract lifecycle management, spend analytics, TCO, financial modeling, commercial risk management, and contract negotiation
Working knowledge of ERP systems, procurement technologies, and reporting tools
Excellent negotiation, influencing, stakeholder management, analytical, financial, problem-solving, project management, organizational, written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and related business systems
Ability to work in an office environment and participate in virtual and in-person meetings
Periodic domestic travel required; travel 10–20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Bonus eligibility in accordance with the applicable program