Senior Buyer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Cost Optimization
- Achieve the annual cost reduction targets through a combination of negotiation, contract management and specification optimization.
- Track and accurately capture price changes and savings initiatives, contributing to Zentiva's financial goals.
Strategic Sourcing
- Implement dual sourcing strategies for critical goods or services, ensuring supply chain continuity and mitigating risk.
- Collaborate with the internal client in order to prioritize initiatives and execute sourcing plans.
ESG
- Drive ESG principles in procurement, evaluating suppliers for compliance with Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.
- Actively monitor and rationalize non-compliant suppliers to contribute to Zentiva's sustainability commitments.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure timely review and approval of invoices and purchase orders.
- Develop and implement at least one consignment stock model.
Planning and Execution
- Employ robust planning techniques to ensure timely and efficient procurement process.
- Track progress on dual sourcing projects, updating records with supplier information and expected price benefits.
Compliance and Collaboration
- Adhere to all internal policies, regulations and the Supplier Code of Conduct throughout sourcing activities.
- Sign contracts and annexes with suppliers to formalize procurement relationships.
- Engage suppliers in face-to-face meetings both onsite and at their locations.
- Support supplier categorization activities in collaboration with team members.
- Identify and promote cross-site supplier collaborations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree In Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
Proven success in cost reduction, negotiation, and contract management.
Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in Supplier Relationship Management and implementing ESG compliance is considered a plus.