We are a trusted CDMO partner for life. At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB), we encourage you to discover what inspires you every day, to follow your passion and your power – what we call Genki. The work we do has the potential to transform people’s lives and to impact where it matters most. Each day is an opportunity to push the boundaries of your potential, so join us as Regional Category Manager and become part of a fast-growing global company, united by Genki. We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and gene therapies with world class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines. With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility. Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FDB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together. • Design and implement cost savings initiatives and projects within responsible region (EU/US/Global) across several categories of spend. • Partner with Global and/or other Regional Category Managers to leverage FDB scale and ensure best solutions for FDB • Engage and collaborate with customers to identify, gain buy-in, and drive successful cost savings and value added projects. • Identify and deliver value to the company with our external supply partners, such as shorter lead times, better payment terms, innovative solutions, etc. • Utilize sourcing and procurement tools and methodologies in daily business. • Implement and support enforcement of FDB buying and contracting processes. • Establish, maintain and manage relationship with functional stake holders and procurement. Degree or Equivalent Qualification Minimum of 5 GCSE, CIP’s Qualified to level 4 A minimum of 5 year experience in a Procurement Role, SAP experience or MRP experience is essential in this role To be able to demonstrate managing within a team or management of processes To demonstrate experience of managing vendors and a purchasing process within a manufacturing environment At FDB, your passion – your Genki – is your power and we empower you to define what Genki means to you. When you join us, we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer a structured new starter induction programme as well as on-going development training. In addition to this, we offer: Competitive salary plus company bonus scheme 35 days of holiday, plus bank holidays. Salary Sacrifice scheme offering, healthcare, bikes, dental etc. Generous pension scheme Free parking and electric charging points Closing date 24th March 2025 Regional Category Manager - Job Description Regional Category Manager - Person Spec