European Commercial Regional Sourcing Manager

Antech Diagnostics; Viernheim; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leader in veterinary diagnostics is seeking a Commercial Regional Sourcing Manager in Viernheim, Germany. The role involves shaping sourcing plans, managing supplier relationships, and leading negotiations across Europe. Candidates should have proven experience in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and German. This position offers an opportunity to optimize costs and ensure compliance while managing a multimillion-euro budget and collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Proven buying experience in indirect or direct categories, ideally multi-country.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in complex environments.

Aufgaben

• Lead and support regional and local sourcing strategies.
• Manage competitive bidding and negotiate contracts.
• Conduct market analysis and industry benchmarking.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Sourcing strategy

Project management

Relationship building

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Change management

Jobbeschreibung

Commercial Regional Sourcing Manager, Europe

Viernheim, Germany

We are looking for a Commercial Regional Sourcing Manager, to join us as a key driver of strategic sourcing across Europe. In this role, you’ll shape sourcing plans, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations that deliver real value across a diverse set of corporate services categories including facilities, general services, marketing, HR, and professional services.

Managing a multimillion-euro budget, you’ll partner with stakeholders across multiple departments, and senior leadership to optimise cost, quality, and efficiency while ensuring compliance and effective risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support regional and local sourcing strategies
• Run end-to-end Source-to-Pay activities and drive process improvements
• Manage competitive bidding, negotiate contracts, and deliver measurable savings
• Build strong supplier partnerships and support diverse supplier development
• Conduct market analysis and industry benchmarking
• Influence stakeholders to align with sourcing strategy and best practices
• Support global sourcing projects when needed

Skills and Experience

• Proven buying experience (indirect or direct categories) ideally multi-country.
• Strong negotiation, sourcing strategy, and contract management skills.
• Proven project and change management capabilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions in complex environments.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Fluency in English and German. French is also a plus.
• Willingness to travel 15–20%.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.