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Buying Content ManagerAlphanumeric Systems Inc. • Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Buying Content Manager

Buying Content Manager

Alphanumeric Systems Inc. • Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Alphanumeric is hiring a Buying Content Manager to support a long-standing client committed to improving lives through medical and pharmaceutical advancements. This role sits within the Procurement Buying Goods & Services (BG&S) team, which oversees global strategy, governance, and process improvement across procurement operations.

The BG&S process impacts :

  • 400+ procurement employees.
  • 15,000 shoppers.
  • 38,000 suppliers.

The Buying Content Manager will play a key role in enhancing the employee shopping experience and ensuring compliance across procurement channels.

Key Responsibilities :

Implement Buying Channel Vision :

  • Enable “shoppable content” in the Ariba Guided Buying module by collaborating with category managers and stakeholders.

    • Channel Optimization & Governance :

  • Activate and optimize buying channels per category, ensuring alignment with business needs and governance standards.

    • Solution Management :

  • Leverage internal or third-party solutions (e.g., catalogs, marketplaces, tail spend tools) to improve procurement efficiency.

    • Performance Monitoring :

  • Establish KPIs and governance frameworks to assess channel performance and identify improvement opportunities.

    • Customer Feedback & Continuous Improvement :

  • Gather stakeholder input and apply a continuous improvement cycle to enhance the buying experience.

    • Change Management & Adoption :

  • Drive adoption across shopper and procurement teams. Develop and maintain training materials and support documentation.

    • Benchmarking & Best Practices :

  • Stay informed on internal and external trends to ensure best-in-class procurement practices.

    • Strategic Support :

  • Contribute to strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions affecting BG&S content and systems.

    • Stakeholder Collaboration :

  • Work closely with BG&S Global Process Owners (GPOs), regional category teams, and leadership to align strategies.

    • Requirements :

  • Must be eligible to work under a W2 contract.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Purchasing Manager in media or e-commerce environments.
  • Direct experience working within the Pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes and buying channel strategies.
  • Familiarity with Ariba Guided Buying or similar procurement platforms.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical mindset with experience in performance tracking and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a global, matrixed organization.

    • Must be able to work W2.

    Alphanumeric is a dynamic company born of a diverse mindset and held to a distinctly high standard. Established in 1979 we lead life science and healthcare organizations toward a more efficient future across the globe, bringing patients and providers together to build personalized relationships that fit their needs.

    But at our core, we are a family with a shared and passionate dedication to our customers. We treat our candidates as amazing (because they are!).

    Apply today to join our family and Make Your Mark!

    About Alphanumeric Systems Inc. :

    Alphanumeric is a dynamic company born of a diverse mindset and held to a distinctly high standard. You may know us as a tech and communications firm established in 1979, but we also lead life science and healthcare organizations toward a more efficient future across the globe, bringing patients and providers together to build personalized relationships that fit their needs.But at our core, we are a family with a shared and passionate dedication to our customers. We treat our candidates as amazing (because they are!)Apply today to join our family and Make Your Mark!

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