EXM Business Partner & Category Procurement Lead
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In this role, you will serve as the EXM Business Partner & Category Procurement Lead , responsible for establishing and leading category management across Company’s External Manufacturing (EXM) network, spanning Innovative, Biologics and Generic products. In addition this role will lead engagement with Business Development, R&D and Commercial in respect to understanding of procurement needs and priorities, in order to develop near / long term procurement plans in support of those business goals.
Reporting directly to the VP Procurement – External Manufacturing & Devices, you will lead a team of category managers and sourcing leads across four core product technologies and support approximately $1.5B in external manufacturing spend . This role is accountable for building clear category strategies, strengthening supplier engagement, and improving procurement consistency and effectiveness across the internal Teva business stakeholder environment.
As a key business partner to External Manufacturing and Business Development, you will help translate business needs into practical procurement strategies, while progressively maturing procurement’s role as a reliable, value-adding function. This role is suited for a leader who is comfortable operating in a developing procurement environment , balancing strategic intent with hands-on execution, structure-building, and change leadership.
How You’ll Spend Your Day
Category & Procurement Strategy
- Establish and lead category management approaches across External Manufacturing categories (Oral / Solid Dose; Liquid / Cream / Ointment; Sterile; Biologics).
- Develop clear, actionable category strategies aligned to business priorities, supplier capabilities, and near- to mid-term manufacturing needs.
- Translate business objectives into procurement priorities, balancing cost, capacity, risk, and service requirements.
- Partner with Global Procurement Sourcing Leads to ensure strategies are practically executed through sourcing and contracting activities, while also directly leading sourcing execution for Business Development and R&D.
Supplier & Network Management
- Oversee key EXM supplier relationships, ensuring appropriate engagement, performance oversight, and issue resolution.
- Support the development of more structured supplier management practices , including performance tracking, capacity discussions, and improvement initiatives.
- Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure suppliers meet required standards and expectations.
- Contribute to improving supply resilience and continuity by identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities within the EXM network.
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a primary procurement partner to senior leaders in External Manufacturing and Business Development, with a secondary focus on R&D and Commercial.
- Support Business Development activities by providing procurement and supplier insights to inform external manufacturing decisions.
- Communicate procurement priorities, trade-offs, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders, helping build trust and alignment.
- Represent procurement in cross-functional forums, ensuring supplier and category considerations are appropriately reflected in business decisions.
Financial & Value Delivery
- Deliver measurable value through cost optimization, sourcing discipline, and demand management , aligned to business expectations.
- Support COS reduction initiatives through practical sourcing and supplier actions.
- Contribute to value beyond savings, including improved supplier performance, better capacity visibility, and reduced supply risk.
- Help establish basic value tracking and reporting mechanisms for EXM procurement activities.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of category managers, providing direction, prioritization, and practical guidance.
- Establish clearer roles, ways of working, and expectations within the EXM category team.
- Build foundational category management capabilities, tools, and processes to support consistency and scalability.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within Global Procurement.
Market & Supplier Insight
- Maintain awareness of EXM market dynamics, supplier capabilities, capacity trends, and regulatory considerations.
- Bring relevant supplier and market insights to business partners to support informed decision-making.
- Leverage external perspectives selectively to strengthen procurement strategies and supplier discussions curated through strategic relationship programs with key suppliers.
Your Skills and Experience
Experience & Expertise
- Proven experience leading category management or strategic sourcing teams within manufacturing or regulated industries.
- Demonstrated knowledge of External Manufacturing / CDMO services is strongly preferred.
- Working understanding of the pharmaceutical regulatory environment.
- Experience partnering with senior Manufacturing and/or Business stakeholders.
- Strong ability to operate effectively in matrixed, evolving organizations .
Leadership & Professional Skills
- Hands-on leader with the ability to balance strategy development and execution.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Comfortable driving change in environments with developing processes and systems .
- Solid analytical, financial, and commercial acumen.
- Ability to simplify complexity and create structure where it does not yet exist.
Education
- Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years of people leadership or equivalent team leadership experience.
Also Good to Have
- Experience supporting procurement function build-out or transformation.
- Six Sigma or similar certification (nice to have).
How We’ll Take Care of You
- Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- Bonus based on personal and company performance.
- Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy the benefits of our hybrid work policy.
- Comprehensive Pension Plan: Includes occupational disability insurance and partner and orphan insurance.
- Generous Vacation: 26 paid vacation days, plus a Vabene Budget of 13 days (or a 5.3% payout of your annual salary) based on full-time employment
- Parental Leave: Benefit from 9 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Wellbeing Initiatives: Take advantage of our bike plan, caregiver policy, "I Feel Fit" program, fresh fruit, and more.
Reports To
VP Procurement – External Manufacturing & Devices