At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead category management for innovative medical devices and drive procurement strategies.
- Company: Join Teva, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and tailored health support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse culture that values fresh ideas and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in category management or strategic sourcing, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We Are Teva. We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it's innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we're dedicated to addressing patients' needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
How You'll Spend Your Day
The Associate Director - Category Manager Devices will support the development and execution of category management across Teva's Device network. This role owns assigned technologies within the Device Category and is responsible for developing practical category strategies while working closely with Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, and other business stakeholders to deliver consistent procurement outcomes.
Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement - Devices Category and Strategic Sourcing Lead, the role plays a key part in building foundational category management capability, strengthening supplier engagement, and improving procurement effectiveness with clear accountability for long-term financial value delivery. This is a hands-on role suited for an experienced category professional who thrives in ambiguity and contributes to building structure, discipline, and consistency across procurement practice.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Category Strategy & Planning
- Act as the internal subject matter expert for assigned device categories
- Develop actionable 3-5 year category roadmaps to drive savings and optimize P&L investments
- Align procurement strategies with manufacturing and broader business needs
- Sourcing & Execution Partnership
- Translate category strategies into execution in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing teams
- Provide category expertise during RFx processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
- Ensure value delivery and alignment with strategic objectives
- Supplier Management & Performance
- Define and implement supplier management strategies for key device suppliers
- Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement programs
- Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure suppliers meet operational and compliance standards
Your Skills and Experience
- Significant experience in category management or strategic sourcing, ideally in a pharmaceutical or medical device industry
- Experience tracking KPIs and driving Cost of Sales (COS) reduction through structured, multi-year plans
- Knowledge of device markets, supplier landscapes, and relevant regulatory considerations
- Exposure to multi-site procurement environments
- Experience developing procurement strategies in complex global organizations
Are you?
- A strong business partner who aligns procurement with stakeholder needs
- Influential and clear in communicating sourcing strategies
- Results-driven in delivering cost savings and supplier improvements
- Skilled at building strong supplier relationships
- Analytical with a commercial mindset
- Highly organized with strong communication skills
- Execution-focused and comfortable with ambiguity
If so - we would value hearing from you.
How We'll Take Care of You
At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you'll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. When it comes to your career, you'll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you'll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritise your wellbeing every step of the way.
Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
Locations
Assoc Dir Global Category Manager Devices in Cheshire, Warrington employer: TEVA
At Teva, we pride ourselves on being a leading biopharmaceutical company that fosters a high-performing and inclusive culture. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth through our dedicated career development platform, Twist. Join us in making a meaningful impact on global health while thriving in an environment that values collaboration and innovation.
