EMEA Commercial Sourcing Lead – Indirect Spend

CSL Vifor

Bern

Hybrid

CHF 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

CSL Vifor in Switzerland is seeking an experienced EMEA Regional Procurement Lead to partner with Commercial leadership across DACH and EMEA. Translate priorities into effective procurement strategies and regional category programs.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships and align with global category roadmaps. Fluency in English is required, German is desirable, with travel to engage stakeholders across the region.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Economics or related.
7+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Category Management.
Strong experience in indirect and/or Commercial procurement categories such as Marketing Services, Market Research, Market Access, Data & Analytics.
Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences industry is strongly preferred; regulated industries considered.
Demonstrated success in leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations, with ability to manage sourcing projects.
Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with the confidence to engage senior leaders across functions and countries.
Fluent English is required; German language skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted Procurement business partner to Commercial leadership across DACH and EMEA, proactively identifying sourcing opportunities and translating business priorities into effective procurement strategies.
Develop regional category and sourcing strategies across Commercial and indirect spend, aligned with business priorities and global category roadmaps.
Lead complex end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiations and contract execution.
Analyze spend, market intelligence, supplier landscapes and business requirements to identify opportunities for cost optimization, value creation, innovation and demand management.
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, driving performance and governance while addressing risks.
Partner with stakeholders across Commercial, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Finance, Legal and other functions, providing procurement expertise and insights.
Ensure sourcing and supplier activities comply with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
Contribute EMEA requirements and market insights to global category strategies.
Some travel is expected, primarily across DACH and EMEA.