Category Manager

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd. Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.  This posting supports ongoing hiring needs and may be used to consider candidates for upcoming opportunities.   Currently our Carole Park team is seeking a Category Manager to join the Viatris Sourcing team! Based at our Carole Park site, this role will be responsible for providing sourcing, procurement and project management support for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and Excipient strategic procurement program for our operations in Australia and Globally as required. Key duties and responsibilities of this role include: Manage and coordinate with global sourcing team on annual PPV Budget and quarterly PPV forecast for  API and Excipient for Carole Park site; report PPV actual and analysis on variance on monthly basis.  Provide analytical and project management support and leadership to launch preparation, commercial procurement and cost reduction activities within the strategic API and Excipient procurement program.  Research and gather market data related to APIs and Excipients.  Analyse market conditions and the impact on specific products as they relate to API and Excipient requirements and/or pricing.  Assist in the management of the strategic procurement function in Australia. Connect, communicate and collaborate on a regular basis with the various global sites on a continuous basis Identify alternative source for key API and Excipient to mitigate supply risk and/or cost saving purpose. Coordinate with the Global sourcing team on  supplier relationship management for strategic/key API and Excipient suppliers.  Includes but limited to regularly contact, meet, travel to and negotiate with API and Excipient vendors and manufacturers. Lead in the oversight and management of regional supplier relationships.  Responsible for handling commercial API and excipient related issues.  Work closely with Finance, Pricing & Contracts, Sales and Marketing, Production Planning/Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Quality, Receiving, and Regulatory Affairs.  Interact with additional internal personnel on a regular basis with regard to price negotiations, deliveries, shipments, availability, quality, specifications, transportation, TGA, FDA, and Customs matters. Review and analyse the API price impact in response to customer bids and new business opportunities; provide feedback to Pricing & Contracts Prepare and maintain various databases, reports, and metrics related to API and Excipient procurement Report on monthly basis any critical API and Excipient supply issue/interruption, Out of Stock/Potential Out of Stock issues, any highlight/lowlight on supplier performance or price change.  Key position criteria: Tertiary qualification in Sourcing, Procurement and/or similar 5+ years of Sourcing and/or Procurement experience Experience in a complex FMCG environment Experience in developing strategic plans Pharmaceutical experience is highly desirable but not essential Well developed change management skills High level interpersonal and negotiation skills Demonstrated initiative and drive Strong customer service, focus and decisiveness V i a t r i s   B e n e f i t s :   Employee rewards and discount platform    Annual wellness allowance    Recognition programs   State of the art   canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options   Benefits for health and financial wellness