Operational Sourcing Support Specialist (employment contract for 6 months)

The position

Looking for a role where you are responsible for performing operational sourcing activities and category management support. If you are keen to support Sourcing organization in a very autonomous manner within the assigned categories in accordance with category strategies/sourcing card, then this is your place to be.

Tasks & responsibilities

· Being responsible for performing Operational Sourcing activities.
· Supporting business functions in sourcing and purchasing process.
· Running and coordinating supplier tenders, in terms of cooperations.
· Overssing local suppliers and managing the supplier database.
· Being accountable for creating and documenting Sourcing Cards, documenting savings and identifying potential efficiencies.
· Optimizing buying channels and maximize implementation and usage of Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Frame Services Agreements (FSAs).
· Being actively involved in Business Partnering.
· Ensuring compliance with mandatory Standard Operating Procedures.
· Cooperating with the Local Sourcing Team and Regional Sourcing Team.
· Working with the SAP 4 Hana system and Ariba.

About our future employee

You should speak English fluently (min. B2 level) and have at least 2-3 years of experience in the purchasing department, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

Additionally, we are looking for:

· Experience in non-production categories and services,
· Experience in supplier base management,
· Knowledge of the SAP purchasing system (module),
· Knowledge of SAP Hana and Ariba (considered a strong asset),
· Advanced negotiation skills,
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.