Sourcing Manager (f/m/d)

Sourcing Manager (f/m/d) - procurement /technical/German / SAP P1U / stakeholder

Project:
For our customer Roche Diagnostics International AG based in Rotkreuz we are looking for a highly qualified Sourcing Manager

Background:
A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.
The Procurement Delivery team enhances flexibility and provides end-to-end sourcing support, from BOM development through the product life cycle. By maintaining a local Procurement presence focused on continuous improvement, we ensure the global procurement model remains integrated with manufacturing. Our department supports all sites locally, meeting site specific requirements and successfully implementing global and regional projects, ensuring seamless alignment and operational efficiency. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for the execution of Direct Procurement Operations activities within a specific region, country, or site, as well as supplier management responsibilities (negotiating, contracting, performance management) in alignment with the Category Management team. As a member of the Direct Procurement Operations team, the role involves executing various value-add activities such as first-level
escalation from business stakeholders, master data management, supplier performance management, and driving cost savings/continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum value-add to Operations.

The perfect candidate has a university degree in business administration and more than 3 years of procurement experience with technical products, with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems. Additionally, the person is very familiar with business enterprise tools and overall procurement processes/methodologies. Lastly, the candidate is experienced in stakeholder management and is fluent in English as well as in German.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Execute procurement operations within the region or site, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high-quality customer service as well as execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible. Understand end-user requirements as
received directly or indirectly
• Leverage applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to
determine the best method for driving value
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and operating procedures
• Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
• Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
• Maintain strong information flows back to the Category Management teams in the event of high-value or non-standard requests, opportunities to aggregate demand, and regular submission of operations data and requirements to develop new strategies
• Apply the sourcing process (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) for sourcing activities, including the use of eSourcing tools. Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies
• Collaborate with relevant business support functions (e.g., Accounts Payable) to drive operational efficiencies and maximize value-add to the business
• Ensure Direct Procurement Operations targets and metrics on customer service are delivered. Track and monitor these metrics, escalating issues as they arise

Must Haves:
• University degree - in either business administration or a technical discipline plus
• 3+ years of procurement experience with technical products, with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems
• Knowledge of business enterprise tools (e.g., SAP P1U) and overall procurement processes/methodologies
• Strong understanding of internal stakeholder functions and requirements, as well as stakeholder management
• Fluent in English as well as in German

Nice to Have:
• Procurement background within a product-oriented industry is beneficial - For example: manufacturing, medical devices, automotive, electronic or other relevant industries
• Project management experience with the tools and methodologies

Reference Nr.: 923624SGR
Role: Sourcing Manager
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Rotkreuz
Pensum: 100%
Start: 15.10.2024
Duration: 12++
Deadline: 10.09.2024

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