Senior Category Manager API

Cogs; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A rapidly growing Pharma company in Hamburg is seeking a procurement specialist to manage strategic sourcing of APIs and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has a business or engineering degree and several years of international procurement experience in pharmaceuticals. Strong negotiation skills and fluency in German and English are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join during a transformative phase in the company.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in international strategic procurement, ideally in pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in API is preferred.
• Experience in both operational and strategic purchasing.

Aufgaben

• Strategic sourcing of APIs.
• Defining and developing global procurement strategies.
• Managing supplier relationships throughout their lifecycle.
• Conducting market analysis, supplier selection, and risk management.
• Negotiating contracts and managing costs.
• Supporting the development of a centralized purchasing organization.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Business or engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

We have a fantastic opportunity with a rapidly growing Pharma player in Hamburg, Germany. Currently transforming to a centralised Procurement organisation, it is a very exciting time to join! We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Responsibilities:

• Strategic sourcing of APIs
• Defining and developing global procurement strategies
• Managing supplier relationships throughout their lifecycle
• Conducting market analysis, supplier selection, and risk management
• Negotiating contracts and managing costs
• Supporting the development of a centralized purchasing organization

Qualifications:

• Business or engineering degree
• Several years of experience in international strategic procurement, ideally in pharmaceuticals
• Experience in API is preferred
• Experience in both operational and strategic purchasing
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Team player with a solution-oriented mindset
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Fluency in German and English