Senior Buyer DACH

Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Freiburg im Breisgau; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Pension plan

Staff shop

Skin screenings

Job summary

Pierre Fabre Laboratories in Freiburg is seeking a Senior Buyer DACH to own procurement and drive savings for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. You will align with global strategies, deploy ERP initiatives, and negotiate key supplier contracts across dermo-cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and regional tender leadership, with fluency in German and English. A dynamic, collaborative environment awaits in a leading pharmaceutical group.

Qualifications

• 5 years of higher education in purchasing or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–10 years of experience as an indirect buyer with sourcing knowledge.
• Autonomy in purchasing processes and strong stakeholder management.
• Fluent German and English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement activity and savings for the German affiliate.
• Deploy global/regional/local sourcing strategies and Tender processes.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage supplier selection.
• Lead regional tenders and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

MS Office (Excel)

Education

University degree in purchasing/related field

Tools

SAP ARIBA

MS Excel

Job description

## Senior Buyer DACHApply: Germany - Freiburg: Full time: Posted Today: JR114537# ****Who we are ?****Laboratoires Pierre Fabre employs more than 10 000 people in 41 countries. The company's products can be found in all areas of the healthcare sector, from prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines to dermo-cosmetics. # ****Your mission******About the Role**We are looking for a **Senior Buyer** **DACH** to take ownership of Procurement activities and performance across the **DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)**, supporting our **Dermo-Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals** subsidiaries. Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Department, you will work closely with the Group Purchasing Department (Corporate Procurement Manager & European Sourcing Manager) to drive major procurement topics, identify synergies across the group, and implement Global/Regional Procurement strategies. You will also play a key role in the deployment of our international common ERP tool (**SAP ARIBA**) across the DACH region.**Key Responsibilities**Procurement Performance & Strategy* Own Procurement activity and performance (savings achievement) for the German affiliate* Increase the Procurement maturity level in Germany to prepare the international ERP deployment (supplier rationalization, contract coverage, preferred supplier lists, KPI roadmap follow-up)* Deploy Global/Regional/Local sourcing strategies based on Category Management* Propose a rationalized panel of suppliers for each major purchasing category* Establish sourcing strategies and launch major tenders in DACH for key projects* Negotiate with suppliers and manage the supplier selection process* Manage and negotiate supplier contracts on behalf of subsidiaries* Chair regular performance reviews with selected suppliers* Monitor suppliers' financial health and mutual dependency with the Group* Potentially lead regional category strategies / European tenders adding value for the German affiliateCategory Strategy Development* Analyze supplier markets (via RFIs) and identify best practices* Define and achieve targeted savings by category* Build and rationalize the supplier panel per commodity, in coordination with the Global Category Manager* Identify the Group's strategic suppliersOperational Performance & Negotiation* Initiate and manage call-for-tender processes and contract re-negotiations* Negotiate commercial conditions and ensure correct application in price catalogs and purchase orders* Negotiate contracts in liaison with requesting departments, Finance, HR, or External Legal Counsel* Identify sources of savings and synergies across Branches and Commercial Departments* Define and deploy KPIs to measure supplier performance* Propose breakaway business models to optimize Cost, Quality, and Time# ****Who you are ?****#**Requirements*** 5 years of higher education (university or business school), with training in purchasing or equivalent professional experience* 5–10 years of experience as an Indirect Buyer with strong knowledge of purchasing processes (panel strategy, tenders, supplier performance assessment)* Proven autonomy and responsibility in managing Purchasing processes* Strong negotiation experience and stakeholder management skills* Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization* Knowledge and experience with **SAP ARIBA*** Excellent ability to propose and implement breakaway initiatives* Strong analytical and project management skills* Good knowledge of local markets* International/regional experience is a plus* Fluent German and English; French is a plus* Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) **Benefits*** An attractive and secure role at a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company based on the Pierre Fabre Foundation* Two days of remote working per week, if desired* An attractive range of additional benefits (Jobrad, a pension scheme that goes well beyond a 15 per cent employer contribution, staff shop for our dermo-cosmetic products, free skin screenings etc.)* High-quality work equipment, including height-adjustable desks in an open-plan office* Ongoing support through targeted coaching and training programmes* A dynamic team in which trust, enjoyment of work and a spirit of camaraderie play a major role*We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.*### About usPierre Fabre Laboratories is the world’s second-largest dermo-cosmetics company and one of Europe’s leading pharmaceutical laboratories. Our Dermo-cosmetics & Personal Care portfolio includes international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, Klorane, A-Derma, René Furterer, Même Cosmetics, Darrow and Elgydium. The Medical Care activity covers 5 main therapeutic fields: oncology, dermatology, rare diseases, primary care and family health care.By choosing Pierre Fabre Laboratories, you will join a company where the human dimension is essential, where excellence and innovation are valued, within passionate teams united by common values, committed to pushing the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, **because every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.**