Deputy Category Manager

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Location: Toronto M5C 1H6, Ontario Less CMAs, Canada 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 4410 

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategies for a leading global pharmaceutical company? At LEO Pharma, we are seeking a Procurement Deputy Category Manager to support our procurement priorities across North America. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work on strategic sourcing initiatives, drive supplier relationships, and deliver value to the business while contributing to medical innovation. If you’re a driven procurement professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Role

As a Procurement Deputy Category Manager, you will co-own procurement responsibilities within assigned categories across Canada and the U.S. Working closely with the Associate Director of North America, and reporting to the Indirect Procurement Director located in Europe you’ll apply your expertise to support category strategies, sourcing projects, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a remote position, with occasional attendance required for critical business meetings at our downtown Toronto office.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of category strategies for assigned spend areas in Canada and in the U.S. .
• Managing assigned categories and subcategories, ensuring correct supplier classification and accurate data quality.
• Analyzing spend, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities for consolidation, cost optimization, and risk reduction.
• Leading sourcing projects, including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers across Canada and the U.S.
• Conducting supplier and stakeholder meetings to monitor performance, address issues, and identify areas for improvement.
• Providing procurement expertise, including negotiations and contract management, collaborating with Legal and relevant stakeholders.
• Contributing to supplier relationship management (SRM) activities for strategic and key suppliers.
• Monitoring supply market developments, trends, and risks relevant to assigned categories and regional contexts.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and tracking the achievement of procurement KPIs.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on procurement-related activities within assigned categories.

Your Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Solid 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within complex and/or international organizations.
• Strong procurement acumen with the ability to assess spend, supplier, market, and commercial data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Demonstrated success managing and influencing senior stakeholders in sourcing events, decision forums, and workshops.
• Proven expertise in negotiation, supplier management, contract management, and procurement projects.
• Background in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or other regulated industries will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of sourcing for commercial and medical services across Canada and the U.S. will be plus.

Your New Team

You will be part of a high-performing Indirect Procurement team, working in close partnership with Finance, Legal, Commercial, and Medical functions across Canada and the U.S. affiliates. With direct access to stakeholders across the region, you’ll collaborate with category managers and procurement experts globally to deliver impactful results.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $158,000 per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

Contact and Application

If this exciting opportunity aligns with your expertise, we’d love to hear from you!

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to include a few sentences in your CV describing why this position excites you. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet. 
 
LEO Pharma Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. At LEO Pharma, we believe that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes are what enable us to make the best decisions, foster an inclusive culture, and meet the needs of the market we operate in. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for the position if you are excited about the role – even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, you might be just the pioneer we are looking for. With this in mind, applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We believe in flexibility in all aspects - also when it comes to supporting our employees' diverse needs, hence, we offer hybrid work opportunities whenever possible.

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