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Galderma

Independent dermatology company delivering skincare therapies

Purchasing Category Manager - ESO America

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBaie-D'Urfe, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain, engineering, or another relevant field is required.
  • Additional training or a master's degree in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field is an asset.
  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of strategic procurement experience is required.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, fast-moving consumer goods, or industrial environment is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and strategic supplier management is required.
  • Experience with contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) is an asset.
  • Strong knowledge of strategic procurement practices is required.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract-management skills are required.
  • A good understanding of supply chain management and quality principles is required.
  • Strong financial analysis and cost-management capabilities are required.
  • Stakeholder-management and influencing skills are required.
  • French and English proficiency, spoken and written, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Global Category Manager to develop and deploy procurement strategies for assigned categories.
  • Analyze market trends, supplier risks, and cost drivers to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Promote and implement multisourcing strategies to reduce supply risks.
  • Participate in developing new-product strategies and integrate innovation needs into procurement plans.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers.
  • Monitor spending for assigned categories.
  • Develop budgets and savings targets aligned with company financial objectives.
  • Analyze purchase-price variances and provide accurate forecasts to management.
  • Develop and maintain a portfolio of cost-improvement initiatives over a three-year horizon.
  • Conduct value-chain and cost-breakdown analyses to identify performance levers.
  • Establish and maintain commercial and procurement agreements with external manufacturing partners (CDMOs).
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier performance.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for issues involving suppliers in the assigned portfolio.
  • Deploy environmental, social, and governance initiatives across managed categories.
  • Support initiatives to improve quality, service, and continuity of supply.
  • Work closely with supply chain, quality, finance, marketing, product development, and commercial teams.
  • Understand internal customers' needs and constraints to support operations effectively.
  • Participate in new product introduction projects and product lifecycle management initiatives.
  • Contribute to strategic projects related to external manufacturing activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs).
  • Additional training or a master's degree in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field.

About the Company

Galderma

Independent dermatology company delivering skincare therapies

Dermatology-focused company that develops and markets prescription and over-the-counter skincare products, plus injectable aesthetics and therapeutic dermatology treatments. Its products use scientific skin research combined with consumer insights to treat conditions, improve appearance, and support everyday skin health. It stands out as an independent dermatology specialist with a deep skin-science heritage and a footprint across prescription, OTC, and aesthetic medicines. Its goal is to be a global leader in science-based solutions for skin conditions, expanding across therapies, aesthetics, and skincare while funding ongoing innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Lausanne, Switzerland
Founded
1981

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