**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:**

VP Category Management is a strategic leader who is responsible for defining and executing company-wide category
strategies that drive sustainable value across AZURA. This role leads the Category Management organization that oversees
category strategy development, strategic sourcing, supplier and external ecosystem management, innovation and performance
management across key spend categories as well as the Purchasing team. This role ensures Procurement strategies support
enterprise objectives including cost optimization, supply continuity, risk management, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
This position partners closely with senior leadership across AZURA and FME Corporate, including Clinical Management & Staff, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to embed Procurement as a strategic business partner. This leader plays a pivotal role in strengthening the end-to-end Source-to-Pay model (including supportin...