Senior Specialist, Site Procurement

West Pharmaceutical Services; Eschweiler; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company located in Germany is seeking a Procurement Specialist with at least 5 years of experience in purchasing and strong supplier management skills. The role involves site-related procurement, negotiation of agreements, and collaboration with teams to optimize costs. Excellent German and English skills are essential, along with proficiency in SAP and MS Office. This position offers a diverse work environment with a focus on equality and inclusion.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in a manufacturing company.
• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.

Aufgaben

• Site-related procurement of local plant supplies and services.
• Supplier management including effective supplier evaluation.
• Negotiation and preparation of agreements and contracts.

Kenntnisse

Strong experience in supplier and contract management

Proficient user of SAP (MM)

Excellent German (C1)

Excellent English

Team player

Strong analytical skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Ausbildung

University degree or commercial training with relevant experience

Tools

MS Office applications

Jobbeschreibung

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Site-related procurement of local plant supplies, CapEx, spare parts, services, as well as maintenance and repair activities
• Analysis and strong understanding of the local procurement market for goods and services regarding supplier base, technologies, competitive environment, market trends, and cost drivers
• Participation in regional and global sourcing projects
• Collaboration with local and global teams and suppliers to support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
• Optimization of total cost of ownership (TCO) for German sites, including the development and implementation of cost-saving programs with specific suppliers
• Supplier management, including the creation and maintenance of an effective supplier evaluation program
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of procurement plans and best practices
• Independent negotiation and preparation of individual and framework agreements as well as awarding contracts
• Identification and assessment of risks and benefits of procurement decisions, along with clear presentation of risk mitigation proposals
• Contribution to the annual budgeting process by providing reliable cost estimates and realistic forecasts

Education

• Successfully completed university degree or alternatively commercial training with several years of relevant experience in strategic procurement

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally within an internationally operating manufacturing company

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong experience in supplier and contract management
• Proficient user of SAP (MM) and MS Office applications
• Excellent German (C1) and English language skills required
• Team player who enjoys working with both direct and indirect colleagues
• Experience in cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills at all organizational levels

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

What We Offer

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.