Purchasing Manager

Proclinical is working with a global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical group focused on innovation and Specialty Care. This Purchasing Manager role will define Country purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives & strategy and implement Purchasing strategy by initiating & performing local purchasing actions & projects and by leveraging on global Category actions & projects.

Job Responsibilties:

• Understand Country objectives and strategies through a close relationship and understanding of internal stakeholder's business and challenges.
• Analyze Country external spend, identify and assess purchasing opportunities, map their benefits and feasibility.
• Contribute to the definition of Business & Global Category purchasing objectives, strategies, processes, policies & tools.
• Define and implement the Country Purchasing objectives, strategies, processes, policies & tools for each Business in line with Business and Global Category Purchasing objectives, strategies, processes, policies & tools.
• Define Country purchasing budgets and KPIs with Country GM and CFO.
• Measure and report, in collaboration with Finance, Country purchasing performance versus KPI and budget.
• Interacts in a smart and collaborative way with the internal stakeholders to optimize the companies spend
• Manage local agreements and execution: RFP (RFI+RFQ) preparation, negotiation, selection, contracting & evaluation)
• Facilitate & drive Third Party Compliance Program for projects in scope of E&C.
• Manage the local supplier relationships
• Facilitate & drive compliance to all objectives, strategies, processes, policies & tools implemented in the Country.
• Contribute to the country implementation of Global Business and Category actions & projects.
• Contribute proactively in developing, managing and improving global purchasing projects initiatives
• Contribute to develop & implement the Purchasing communication plan on responsible scope.
• Actively participate to Purchasing committee sharing strong input from affiliates Best Practices
• Drive a culture of teamwork and project management good practices.

Skills and Requirements:

• Master's degree in management with specialization in purchasing
• Indirect purchasing experience (6-10 years)
• Pharmaceutical industry experience would be advantageous.
• Language: English. French would be advantageous.
• Fully skilled in purchasing processes practices, systems & tools

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.
In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please call Charlotte Macintyre on +44 203 866 0228 or upload your CV on our website - www.Proclinical.com.
A full job description is available on request.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.