Specialist Procurement

Organon; Heist-op-den-Berg; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Annual performance-based incentive

41 days off (statutory + ADV)

Meal vouchers €8 per working day

Hospitalization and group insurance

International work environment

Job summary

Organon in Belgium is seeking a Procurement Specialist at our Heist-op-den-Berg site to connect suppliers, internal stakeholders, and global procurement teams. You will ensure materials are available at the right time and under the right conditions to support production operations.

The role emphasizes sourcing, contract management, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across direct and indirect procurement, with opportunities to drive cost savings and ESG initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, procurement, engineering or related field.
• Experience in direct procurement, or pharmaceutical sector experience in quality, engineering, supply chain or finance with procurement interest.
• Experience in contracting and understanding legal, compliance and commercial elements.
• Strong communications and influencing skills at site stakeholder level.
• Comfortable with ambiguity in a dynamic, high-speed environment and ability to prioritise.
• Interest and willingness to manage other categories if required.
• Results oriented with problem solving mindset and teamwork.
• Strong market knowledge, negotiation, supplier management and project management skills.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (strong preference).

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and execution with cross-functional teams.
• Direct responsibility for multiple direct/indirect categories with regional suppliers.
• Organize strategic sourcing initiatives (RFI, RFQ) with digital tools.
• Independently prepare and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Build relationships and manage key suppliers to maximize value.
• Engage stakeholders and partner with business units; proactive communication.
• Involve early in cross-functional projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost management.
• Apply market knowledge and data analysis to sourcing decisions.
• Contribute to ESG goals including supplier diversity and sustainability.

Skills

Sourcing

Contracting

Supplier management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Project management

Fluent in English

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

Sourcing tools

Job description

Procurement Specialist

As a Procurement Specialist at our production site in Heist‑op‑den‑Berg, you are an essential link between our suppliers, internal stakeholders, and global procurement teams. You ensure that the right materials, under the right conditions, and at the right time, are available to support our production operations. With your knowledge of sourcing, data analysis, and contract management, you support both direct and indirect procurement processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and execution– Work with cross-functional teams to create strategies which both deliver quick wins and genuine innovative breakthroughs.
• Support Category & Supplier Relationship Management – Direct responsibility and accountability for multiple indirect and direct categories for regional suppliers and maintaining the direct relationship with local contacts from global suppliers.
• Sourcing – organize and directly manage strategic sourcing initiatives (RFI, RFQ, supplier negotiations) with digital sourcing tools.
• Contracting – identify requirements and objectives of the business to independently prepare and negotiate contracts with suppliers with minimal legal support.
• Supplier Development – Build relationships and manage key suppliers using proven processes to drive the realization of the full value of the key relationships.
• Stakeholder Management, Business Sponsorship, Business partnering – Work in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders using problem solving and proactive communication skills. Build a keen insight and understanding of business requirements and satisfy business needs.
• Early, active involvement in cross-functional projects.
• Continuous Improvement – Ensure efficiency in supplier relationships and personal productivity.
• Market Knowledge, Insight and Subject Matter Expertise - Use thorough market knowledge and data analysis to gain critical insights that drive the selection of sourcing strategies and continuous improvement activities.
• Proactive Cost Management - Achieve cost control, sustainable cost reduction, and cost containment targets, and add value to area of expenditure through a strong Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) orientation and process management.
• Performance - Deliver ongoing savings as required, as well as meeting the stakeholder business requirements.
• Environment Social & Governance (ESG) - Participate in achieving the organization's ESG goals including but not limited to Supplier Diversity and Sustainability.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, procurement, engineering or another related field of study (must).
• A solid number of years of work experience in direct procurement, or a combination of several years pharmaceutical business experience in quality, engineering, supply chain or finance with a strong interest for procurement.
• Experience in contracting, understanding legal, compliance and commercial elements
• Strong communications and influencing skills at site stakeholder level
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a dynamic & high-speed environment and proven ability to effectively prioritize.
• Interest, flexibility, and willingness to manage other categories, if required.
• Results oriented.
• Problem solving mindset, innovative, analytical, creative and a team player.
• You have strong market knowledge, negotiation, supplier management and project management skills.
• You are a self-starter and action oriented.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (strong preference)

Preferred Education, Experience, And Skills

• MBA/master’s degree or another advanced degree/certification are desirable.

What We Can Offer

• At Organon, we believe in the power of collaboration, development, and well‑being. We offer you:
• A competitive salary with attractive fringe benefits.
• An annual performance‑based incentive plan.
• 41 days off (20 statutory leave days + 21 ADV days).
• Meal vouchers of €8 per working day.
• Comprehensive hospitalization and group insurance.
• A dynamic working environment within an international context, where your contribution truly matters.

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

Annualized Salary Range

Annualized Salary Range (Global)

Annualized Salary Range (Canada)

Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

Shift

Flexible Work Arrangements

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Number Of Openings

1

Requisition ID

R540797