Overview In this role you drive end-to-end strategic sourcing across key suppliers in the EMEA region, translating category strategies into actionable plans that support business objectives. You'll collaborate with Category Managers to identify opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, qualify suppliers, and build long-term partnerships that enhance growth and innovation. You'll oversee supplier identification, performance, and issue resolution to ensure compliant, reliable, high-quality outcomes.

You'll shape sourcing strategies with quality and risk considerations, aiming to reduce total cost of ownership while sustaining supplier performance. This role blends agility with discipline, working with跨

Responsabilidades Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for key suppliers

Translate category strategies into actionable sourcing plans

Identify opportunities and negotiate favorable terms

Qualify suppliers and build long-term partnerships

Manage supplier identification, performance, and issue resolution

Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with objectives

Incorporate quality and risk management across sourcing





Balance speed with standards to deliver outcomes

Analyse market trends and evaluate alternatives

Support supplier diversification and supply chain resilience

Requisitos principales Masters degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields

5+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Procurement in Life Sciences or related sectors

Experience in multinational/matrixed international environments

Proven end-to-end sourcing process management including supplier identification, negotiations, qualification, and performance management

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for data-driven decisions

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems like SAP or Oracle; project management knowledge advantageous

Fluency in French and English; Spanish is a plus negotiation stakeholder management cross-functional collaboration

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

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