Category Leader – General & Administrative

About the role

The Category Leader – General & Administrative is responsible for shaping and executing sourcing strategies across G&A categories such as People & Organization services and consulting. Operating within a competitive, cost‑sensitive generics pharmaceutical environment, the role ensures service quality, supplier performance, compliance, business continuity and cost efficiency while supporting organisational effectiveness and employee experience.

Key responsibilities

• Support development, update and periodic review of the global General & Administrative category strategy in partnership with the Category Manager.
• Gather business requirements, demand forecasts and service specifications to align category strategies with business priorities.
• Lead sourcing activities for sub‑categories, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations and commercial assessments.
• Conduct pricing analysis, benchmarking, total cost of ownership and rate‑card assessments.
• Manage competitive supplier selection processes and negotiate contracts covering commercial terms, service levels and risk mitigation.
• Act as primary procurement contact for P&O, Finance, Facilities, Legal and other stakeholders, translating business needs into sourcing actions.
• Monitor market trends in labour, consulting rates and service delivery models, providing sourcing recommendations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in procurement or category management, preferably within a regulated pharmaceutical or similar environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to develop value‑creation initiatives beyond cost savings.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with HR, finance, legal and operational teams.
• Knowledge of G&A services such as recruitment agencies, RPO, temporary workforce, learning & development and consulting.
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader strategic initiatives under the direction of a Category Manager.

Required skills