Role & responsibilities
The role owns direct and indirect purchasing, modernises procurement through automation, and builds shared data with Planning, Manufacturing, CMOs and Logistics strengthening supply chain excellence for oncology patients.
- Own end-to-end procurement for direct (RM, PM, CMO-supplied) and indirect purchases sourcing, negotiation and contracting.
- Vendor development & onboarding: develop and grow the supplier base, onboard new vendors and run their validation (qualification, quality / regulatory and commercial checks) before approval.
- Protect availability: work with Supply Planning to convert demand and BOM requirements into timely POs; act early on OOS risks and expedites.
- Drive OTIF: set supplier scorecards, run regular reviews and corrective actions.
- Lead cost-saving ideas: spend analysis, alternate sourcing, tender / negotiation levers and BOM cost reviews.
- Lead procurement automation projects (P2P, ERP workflows, reporting) in parallel with Supply Chain digitalisation.
- Create data synergies: common master data, KPIs and dashboards across Planning, Manufacturing, CMOs and Logistics.
Compliance
procurement policy, approved-vendor list and audit readiness.
Preferred candidate profile
- Experience: 67 years in procurement / supply chain, ideally pharma or regulated manufacturing.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree; pharma graduate preferred (not mandatory). MBA preferred.
- Technical: strong hands-on Excel, ERP (e.g. SAP) and supply chain planning & procurement
- Conceptual: crystal-clear on the supply chain & procurement process, BOM planning and cost-saving levers.