Director Procurement (m / f / d) Material Change Ideation & Governance

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Director Procurement to manage material change and cost reduction initiatives. The role involves strategic governance, collaboration across functions, and driving impactful outcomes in a global context. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience and a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of global project or program management experience.
• Experience with Total Cost of Ownership frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Drive end-to-end process for cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead structured ideation cycles and governance processes.

Kenntnisse

Project Governance

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Ausbildung

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Jobbeschreibung

We want to improve the life of our patients. That is our daily mission. We are proud of our 2,900 employees who provide millions of people with essential medicines every day. Health needs a healthy environment - we are committed to this and, as an environmental pioneer in the German pharmaceutical industry, we set our German sites carbon-neutral in 2021.

And that's not all : we are represented in over 60 countries worldwide, the market leader in generics and the home of Germany's well-known pharmaceutical brand ratiopharm. As a full-service provider, we offer a wide range of approximately 3,500 products including innovative medicines, generics, biosimilars, and over-the-counter medicines. In our global network, we are constantly developing new, innovative therapies to further improve healthcare for all people. Several teams located at the German site are part of Global and European departments and thus contribute to Teva's success around the globe.

In a nutshell : We are Teva - and we are very proud of it!

If you feel like us and if you are someone who enjoys exploring unknown paths - then we would like to get to know you. Are you also enthusiastic about global markets and pioneering technologies? And would you like to develop the future of healthcare at a leading provider of medicines? Fantastic! Then become part of our team!

Curious about the German site? Fantastic, then take a look :

A Day in the Life of the Director Procurement – Material Change Ideation & Governance

As the Director Procurement – Material Change Ideation & Governance, you will drive the end-to-end process for Teva Global Operations (TGO) to identify, prioritize, and govern material change and technology transfer related cost reduction opportunities. Your work will directly support a cross-functional process involving global procurement, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain with a strong focus on execution, financial impact, and long-term strategic alignment.

Your primary responsibility will be to develop and lead structured ideation cycles (annual / semi-annual), business casing, as well as prioritization to establish and secure the saving pipeline and its implementation progress, ensuring a consistent delivery against the 3-Year Long Range Plan (LRP). The role owner leads the governance process and cooperates closely with teams in manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and procurement.

You’ll play a pivotal role in transforming how we manage material costs across direct spend categories (APIs, Excipients, Packaging, Devices, Finished and Semi-Finished Products), helping to drive value through cross-functional alignment, clear governance, and actionable insights.

Who We Are Looking For

You are someone who :

• Has a strong background in project governance with a hands-on mindset
• Thinks strategically and acts operationally
• Communicates confidently with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership
• Brings people together across functions and cultures to drive real business outcomes
• Has experience working globally in matrix environments
• Is passionate about combining data, digital tools, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve long-term impact

Do You Have :

• A degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a similar field
• 7+ years of global project or program management experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or chemical industry
• Experience working with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) frameworks and financial modeling
• A track record of successfully managing cost reduction or material change programs
• Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies (certification a plus)
• Experience with digital tools and automation in a global context
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and governance capabilities
• Fluent English skills in written and spoken