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Global Procurement Category Facilities, Maintenance and Engineering

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The Procurement Director – Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and efficiency across facility operations. The Procurement Director – Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering will drive supplier relationships, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and support business objectives through effective vendor management and contract negotiations. A key focus is aligning procurement initiatives with corporate strategy while ensuring operational excellence at the site level.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.

The Role

**Strategic Procurement & Stakeholder Engagement** :

+ Partner closely with internal stakeholders and leadership to develop and implement IFM and Facilities, Maintenance and Engineering procurement strategies that align with business needs.

+ Understand business requirements, supplier capabilities, and market trends to build a strategic procurement portfolio and sourcing roadmap.

+ Identify and prioritize cost savings, cash flow optimization, operational efficiencies, and value-creation opportunities.

+ Deploy best-in-class procurement tools, methodologies, and digital solutions to drive operational efficiency and procurement effectiveness.

IFM Implementation & Supplier Performance Management** **:

+ Ensure IFM programs are successfully implemented at the site level by establishing robust governance, performance metrics (KPIs), and financial commitments from vendors.

+ Act as a strategic business partner by challenging specifications where needed and advocating for standardization and cost-effective solutions.

+ Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal terms, drive cost savings, and maximize value for the organization.

+ Drive compliance with Procurement Policies and Procedures across all IFM and Facilities-related sourcing activities.

**Market Analysis & Category Management** :

+ Conduct market intelligence research to assess supply availability, competitive dynamics, and future price trends within the IFM and Facilities category.

+ Develop and execute category strategies that support long-term business growth while mitigating risks.

+ Select and manage suppliers based on best-in-class criteria, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.

+ Develop strong partnerships with strategic vendors through a structured Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program.

**Risk Management & Technology Utilization** :

+ Assess supply chain risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

+ Leverage E-Procurement tools and stay informed on emerging technologies to enhance procurement capabilities.

+ Monitor vendor and product performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and service-level agreements (SLAs).

+ Ensure all procurement activities adhere to ethical standards, avoiding any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

+ Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain or comparable disciplines. Masters preferred, Industry certifications a plus.

+ Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement and best-in-class practices, principles, process, tools and methodologies.

+ Demonstrates the successful development and implementation of sourcing strategies and clear knowledge and understanding of supply market, industry, and category dynamics.

+ A successful track record leading and managing complex negotiations.

+ Demonstrates strong business judgment and critical thinking to create and evaluate innovative options and uses a fact-based decision-making process to develop and implement strategies that will drive positive results and deliver value.

+ Possesses a strong working knowledge and experience in key procurement areas including: IFM implementation, Cost Modeling/TCO, Legal and Contract law, New product development and sourcing and Expertise in successfully executing Supplier Management programs.

+ Direct knowledge of Enterprise Resources Planning software and procurement systems and their functionality, along with strong analytical skills including financial management and metrics.

+ Travel will be required: 20-30%.

+ Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Why You Should Join Catalent

+ Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

+ Diverse, inclusive culture

+ Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives

+ Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

+ Community engagement and green initiatives

+ Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual

+ Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

+ Tuition Reimbursement

**Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!** Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Visit Catalent Careers (https://careers.catalent.com/us/en) to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected] . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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