Procurement Business Partner (mfd) Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Gilead Sciences; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company in Munich seeks a Procurement Business Partner to reshape supplier strategies and relationships. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in stakeholder engagement, and fluency in English and German. Candidates should have at least 6 years of professional experience, preferably in a corporate environment. The position offers a chance to impact procurement strategies across multiple regions.

Qualifikationen

• 6 years professional work experience plus a BS/BA (or equivalent) or 4 years professional work experience plus an MA/MS or MBA (or equivalent).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry is desirable.
• Prior experience in cross‑functional collaboration, experience with Marketing or Medical teams is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Act as a strategic thought partner to stakeholders.
• Identify a pipeline of opportunities to optimize spend with suppliers.
• Develop global category strategies involving local requirements.
• Conduct RFPs, negotiate price and contract terms.
• Provide regular updates on delivery to GPO and senior Affiliate leaders.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

RFP negotiation and contract management

Strong organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

BS/BA or equivalent

MA/MS or MBA or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

At Gilead, we have spent more than 35 years tackling diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID‑19, and cancer. Our mission is to develop therapies that improve lives and ensure broad access to them worldwide.

We are looking for passionate, ambitious people who can make a direct impact as part of our people‑first culture.

Procurement Business Partner ACE Markets: Germany, Austria, Switzerland

This role sits within Gilead’s Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and partners with stakeholders across the organization to reshape supplier strategies and relationships for all indirect procurement spend.

In this role you will partner primarily with key stakeholder groups at Gilead’s German Affiliate, with additional support to smaller markets such as Austria and Switzerland. You will oversee high‑value sourcing projects, support global and local procurement strategies, and drive local adoption of category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner to stakeholders and markets supported by this role.
• Annually identify a pipeline of opportunities to optimize spend with suppliers and engage early with Affiliate teams to review planned spend and align on priorities.
• Partner with Global Category Managers to develop global category strategies (including capturing local requirements) and drive stakeholder adherence.
• Identify preferred suppliers for key categories in close collaboration with Affiliate stakeholders and Global Category Managers.
• Develop sourcing strategies for locally managed spend, maintaining a holistic view of Affiliate demand and supply options.
• Conduct RFPs, negotiate price and contract terms to implement agreed sourcing strategies for locally managed categories of spend.
• Provide regular updates on delivery to GPO and senior Affiliate leaders; proactively highlight issues that require attention.
• Promote stakeholder adoption of standardized procurement processes and inspire stakeholders to realize the value of good sourcing practices.
• Participate in Procurement Team meetings to learn about GPO goals, processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• 6 years professional work experience plus a BS/BA (or equivalent) or 4 years professional work experience plus an MA/MS or MBA (or equivalent) in a corporate environment.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry is desirable but not essential.
• Fluency in English and German is required.
• Extensive RFP negotiation and contract management experience.
• Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Prior experience in cross‑functional collaboration; experience with Marketing or Medical teams is advantageous.
• Able to demonstrate effective business partnering capabilities with strong organizational skills.
• Clear communicator; ability to influence without authority and to sell to others.
• Leadership presence/gravity; required to present to leadership teams.
• Analytical with strong attention to detail; proactive and hands‑on with strong drive.

Reporting Line

This role is part of a team within GPO that partners with teams located at one or more Gilead Sales & Marketing offices within Europe, Australia or Canada (collectively referred to as ACE markets). The role reports to the Procurement Director for ACE markets.

Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and reasonable accommodation for individuals protected under federal law; for more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO poster.

Apply online today: Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Key Skills

• Marketing & Sales
• Business Administration
• Bid
• Instrumentation & Control
• HACCP

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience Required: 6 years

Vacancy: 1