Director Global Category Manager LCO​/Sterile

Location: Parsippany

** 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.

** Our Team, Your Impact*
* The  
** Director - Category Manager EXM-Liquid, Creams & Ointments / Sterile (LCO/Sterile)
** supports the development and execution of category management across Company's Externally Manufactured  
** LCO/Sterile
** network. This role is responsible for  
** owning assigned technologies that all fall under the EXM- LCO/Sterile Category** , developing practical category strategies, and working closely with Strategic Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Quality, and other Business stakeholders to deliver strategic procurement outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement - Business Partner & Category Lead, this role plays a critical part in  
** building foundational category management capability** , improving supplier engagement, and strengthening procurement's effectiveness in developing a procurement environment with accountability on defining financial value delivery over a long range plan.

This role is suited for an experienced category professional who is comfortable being  
** hands-on** , operating in ambiguity, and helping establish structure, discipline, and consistency.

** How You'll Spend Your Day*
* ** Category Strategy & Planning*
* + Own assigned LCO/Sterile categories/product technologies and serve as Teva's category SME.

+ Develop category strategies aligned with business priorities, manufacturing needs, and supplier capabilities.

+ Define and deliver 3-5 year savings and improvement roadmaps leveraging multiple procurement levers.

+ Support demand planning, supplier capacity assessments, and sourcing roadmaps to optimize investment and P&L.

+ Maintain category strategies, action plans, and reporting.

** Sourcing & Execution*
* + Partner with Strategic Sourcing to execute RFx activities, negotiations, and contracts.

+ Ensure sourcing activities deliver value and objectives defined in category strategies.

+ Provide category expertise on supplier selection, negotiation approaches, and award decisions.

+ Align contract outcomes with category and business goals.

** Supplier Management & Performance*
* + Define supplier management strategies for key LCO/Sterile suppliers.

+ Guide supplier performance management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement programs.

+ Maintain market intelligence and identify strategic supplier opportunities, leveraging SRM to develop ongoing value capture opportunities.

** Stakeholder Engagement & Business Support*
* + Partner with leaders across External Manufacturing, Technical Operations, and key business functions, understanding business needs and co-developing strategies.

+ Communicate category plans, sourcing activities, risks, and trade-offs; influence stakeholders and champion strategies.

+ Influence outcomes of Business Development through category and supplier expertise.

+ Build trusted relationships and deep business understanding to inform category priorities.

** Value Delivery & Reporting*
* + Drive category value initiatives, including cost optimization, sourcing improvements, and supplier performance.

+ Track and communicate category performance, sourcing outcomes, and value delivery.

+ Deliver multi-year cost reduction plans and partner with Finance to validate targets.

+ Improve reporting transparency and consistency.

** Market & Supplier Insight*
* + Expert level knowledge of LCO/Sterile markets, supplier capabilities, capacity trends, and regulations.

+ Use market and supplier intelligence to shape category strategies and sourcing decisions.

+ Strengthen supplier relationships and position Teva as a customer of choice.

** Process & Capability Development*
* + Support adoption of category management tools, templates, and best practices.

+ Improve consistency and discipline across category management activities.

+ Identify process improvement opportunities across planning, supplier engagement, and execution.

+ Coach and inspire team members to strengthen LCO/Sterile category management capabilities.

** Your Skills and Experience*
* ** Experience & Expertise*
* + Experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.

+ Experience managing External Manufacturing (EXM), CMO/CDMO partnerships, or strategic supplier relationships.

+ Experience leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional projects.

+ Strong understanding of Sterile, Liquids, Creams & Ointments (LCO) manufacturing,…