Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

For one of our Clients, a medical diagnostics company, we are looking for a motivated Sourcing Manager. 

In this role you will be responsible for the execution of Direct Procurement Operations activities within a specific region, country or site as well as supplier management responsibilities (negotiating, contracting, performance management) in alignment with the Category Management team. As a team member in the Direct Procurement Operations team, the role is responsible for executing various value-add activities including, but not limited to, first-level escalation from business stakeholders, master data management, supplier performance management, and driving cost savings / continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum value-add to Operations.


General Information:
 

• Start date: ASAP
• End date: 1 year
• Extension: possible
• Workplace: Rotkreuz
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: up to 2 days/week
• Travel: 10-15%

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all procurement requests are executed in line with category guidance, and in compliance with relevant policies, standards, Guidelines, and operating procedures, including preferred supplier arrangements and contracting requirements
• Execute procurement requests in line with category guidance and compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Business stakeholders to understand and execute relevant procurement processes.
• Apply appropriate methodologies, tools, and value levers for effective procurement
• Work with Category Management teams to address end-user requirements and identify opportunities for aggregation and leverage
• Ensure consistent value delivery through continuous improvement methodologies, operational efficiencies, and optimal supplier performance
• Collaborate with legal and contracting functions for contracting activities, including the preparation and review of master agreements, statements of work, change orders
• Understand end user requirements as received directly or indirectly
• Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request.
• Execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
• Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards and operating procedures in order to maintain the organization’s right to operate.
• Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
• Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
• Maintain information flows back to the Category Management teams

Must Haves:
 

• University degree in business/Supply Chain or similar degree
• Min. 3 years procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
• Sourcing management experience in a technical field (electronics, mechanics)
• Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
• Business level fluency in English
• Knowledge of business enterprise tools (SAP)
• Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
• Teamplayer

Nice to Have:
 

• Post graduate business related qualification
• Documented international Strategic Sourcing or cost reduction experience.
• Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies
• Life Sciences experience
• Professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications
• Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools
• Competence or fluency in German language is strongly encouraged