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Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
HealthcareManufacturingPharmaceuticals
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering medicines for patients with complex conditions. Its pharmaceutical portfolio includes treatments related to pain management and autoimmune disorders, with its work centered on addressing unmet medical needs and supporting patient care. Founded in 1867, the company operates across healthcare, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
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Category Manager, Pharmaceutical Sourcing

Lead sourcing strategy for pharmaceutical materials and site services supporting U.S. manufacturing operations. Manage supplier partnerships, contracts, continuity planning, risk reduction, and procurement savings.

USUnited StatesMOMissouriNJNew JerseyPAPennsylvania
$111,000 – $178,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredProcurement
ERP

Description

  • Set and deliver sourcing strategies for direct materials and site services across the U.S. manufacturing network
  • Build resilient supply networks by assessing capacity, cost, regulatory, and geographic risks
  • Direct business continuity planning through dual sourcing, contingency plans, and disruption response
  • Align sourcing with supply chain planning, S&OP, and inventory strategies
  • Source suppliers and cultivate strategic supplier relationships
  • Develop and assess competitive bids, quotations, and proposals
  • Partner with Legal to develop supplier contracts and agreements
  • Negotiate supplier contracts and resolve contract or purchase order discrepancies
  • Help address supplier payment issues
  • Find opportunities for cost reduction, avoidance, and containment
  • Assess projected spending and supply market data to inform procurement decisions
  • Operate procurement and contract management systems
  • Maintain effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
  • Implement supplier relationship processes and performance metrics
  • Organize supplier visits, assessments, sample reviews, and demonstrations
  • Address supplier quality issues and set improvement objectives
  • Coordinate responses to supplier inquiries, protests, and appeals
  • Advise on inventory levels and supply constraints
  • Lead meetings, projects, and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, or business; an advanced degree is preferred
  • At least 7–10 years of experience sourcing direct materials in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Four to six years of experience leading cross-functional teams on direct-material or manufacturing-site-services sourcing strategies
  • Demonstrated success managing direct-material suppliers and negotiating complex supply agreements
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple complex projects
  • Experience with procurement, contract lifecycle management, supplier management, and spend analytics platforms such as Coupa, Fairmarkit, Ariba, Ivalua, Jaggaer, SAP, or IntelAgree
  • Strong command of ERP, procurement, and sourcing systems, as well as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, external manufacturing supply markets, and the pharmaceutical sector
  • Ability to work in an office setting
  • Availability for virtual and in-person meetings
  • Willingness to travel 10–20%

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Eligibility for bonuses under the applicable program
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Flexibility to attend virtual and in-person meetings

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