Create all primary product development deliverables and obtain sign off for all Direct Procurement milestones in the Product Development Process. After project execution, ensure a smooth and efficient handover to the Procurement Operations teams, as applicable
Responsible for maintaining strong information flows back to the Category Management teams in the event of high-value or non-standard requests (i.e. those not covered by guidelines) or opportunities to aggregate demand and generate additional leverage
Driving a fit-for-purpose sourcing process (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) for the delivery of sourcing activity, incl. the application of eSourcing tools. Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies
Collaborate on an as-needed basis with relevant business support functions (e.g. Accounts Payable) to drive operational efficiencies and maximum value-add to the business
Monitor contracts and defined targets and metrics therein, including ensuring both parties deliver on obligations, change process, dispute resolution, managing exits/transitions, etc.. Track and monitor these metrics where required, and resolve and escalate issues as they arise
Monitor the progress of projects and pro-actively identify and report any projected risks to overall targets or timelines as well as potential mitigation strategies. Resolve issues and project risks on a timely basis and escalate issues and risks where appropriate
Support CSR initiatives related to (candidate) suppliers, e.g. supplier diversity, anti-bribery, animal welfare, etc.
Perform continuous professional development activities and ensure up to date training in processes and systems relevant to position
Ihre Qualifikationen:
Bachelor degree with business related degree preferable (e.g. Business Administration)
Profound procurement experience with particular focus in medical device and/or software development; demonstrates strong technical and business acumen
Business level fluency in German and English (for international communication)
Strong negotiation skills (with both internal and external stakeholders), including integrative negotiation approaches that yield value-generating outcomes; skilled at architecting and memorializing terms into contractual agreements
Experience or demonstrated understanding in complex end-to-end sourcing events
Strong financial acumen; able to analyze complex data sets
Knowledge in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
Strong communication and influencing skills and demonstrated mastery of translating business requirements into supplier deliverables, service levels and acceptance criteria with customer service in mind
High emotional intelligence and collaborative, customer-oriented mindset
Ihre Vorteile:
30 days leave per year
A highly motivated team and an open way of communication