Curia
Global Category Manager, Direct Materials
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Global Category Manager, Direct Materials
📍 Remote, UK | Closest UK Site: Glasgow
Are you a strategic procurement professional ready to make a global impact?
At Curia, we're looking for a Global Category Manager, Direct Materials to lead sourcing strategy for a critical portfolio of manufacturing materials valued at approximately $50M annually. This is a highly visible role where you'll drive commercial value, strengthen supplier partnerships, mitigate supply risk, and support the delivery of life-changing therapies worldwide.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute global category and sourcing strategies.
- Lead complex supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
- Deliver cost savings, value creation, and supply chain resilience.
- Build strategic supplier relationships that drive performance and innovation.
- Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Use market intelligence and data analytics to identify opportunities and manage risk.
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What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Experience working in a global or multi-site environment.
- Degree in a scientific discipline and/or professional procurement qualification.
- Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, CDMO, or Chemical Manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
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Why Join Curia?
- ✅ Remote UK-based role with global exposure
- ✅ Ownership of a significant spend portfolio
- ✅ Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and business strategy
- ✅ Collaborative, purpose-driven culture
- ✅ Help advance therapies that improve lives around the world
Ready to shape the future of global procurement?
Apply today and join Curia's mission to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
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