Basic purpose of the job

Drive the execution of commodity strategies on R/OPU level and manage sourcing activities for specific, centralized or center-led, commodities, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with industry regulations
Responsible for overseeing the sourcing process within the allocated commodities Perform business partnering with the relevant stakeholders within the commodity, coordinates with Category Managers to provide feedback and support on commodity specific strategies and operational issues
Implement the sourcing strategy for the centralized or center-led commodities in line with the overall company sourcing strategy to constantly increase productivity, optimize external global spend, and reduce costs

Accountabilities


Spend Management and Consolidation:
Collaborate with Category Management and provide input to create and refine global Category Strategies. Implement Commodity Strategy on local level following the Target Operating Model (TOM) including, creating and optimizing Sourcing Cards, documenting savings and identifying potential efficiencies

Execute sourcing activities within the markets as identifying and driving projects across commodities within their responsibility to achieve Sourcing-relevant goals like automation, spend consolidation and supplier optimization.

Continuously leverage market opportunities and bring strong negotiation skills to add value for the business while maximizing implementation and usage of Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Frame Services Agreements (FSAs)
Optimize sourcing processes within assigned commodities to achieve cost savings and improve logistical efficiency.

Related performance indicators

Measure and track performance against key sourcing metrics, including, for example, automation efficiency
Progress on the consolidation roadmap. Develop and update the category strategy to optimize spend and align with business and local market needs. Ensure strict adherence to the global category strategy implementation


Business Partnering:
Understand and promote the Strategy and the Value proposition of Sourcing towards Business Partners, aligning and sharing sourcing priorities with Business Partners to achieve Sourcing-relevant goals through advanced Sourcing Excellence

Collaborate with local Business Partners to ensure procurement activities align with their needs and the company's overall goals; setting joint targets, aligning sourcing projects while understanding business strategies and demand forecast to proactively drive improvements.

Related performance indicators

Ensure that the strategy and value proposition of sourcing are clearly understood and embraced by business partners
Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with business partners
Facilitate early involvement of sourcing in demand collection and escalation management, ensuring smooth and collaborative processes
Foster a mutual understanding and alignment of priorities between sourcing and business partners

Support business partners in achieving their priorities by executing sourcing excellence in spend and supplier management, as well as governance support.

Supplier and Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing activities in low-complexity or centralized categories, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies
Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, focusing on contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and resolving issues at an early stage

Actively support or partially conduct support Business Review meetings focused on market intelligence and innovation, while also identifying, mapping, and evaluating sourcing risks to develop risk mitigation plans ensuring business continuity and minimizing risks.

Related performance indicators

Identify, report, monitor, and mitigate risks with a comprehensive action plan in place
Regularly execute the supplier life cycle performance concept to ensure optimal supplier performance

Regulatory and / or Organisational Requirements

Ensure compliance with mandatory SOP's including GxP requirements
Act at all times within the local pharmaceutical standards/ethics/legal
Report all adverse events to the local PV within the required timelines
Follow all company procedures and processes with respect to Finance, HR, IT, etc
Manages day to day issues related to the assigned commodities, coordinating with internal/external partners to address and resolve sourcing challenges effectively
Manages specific, centralized, or center-led commodities , focusing on commodities strategies with medium financial spend

Oversees straightforward supplier relationships, focusing on daily contract negotiations and issue resolution to maintain supplier performance and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Interfaces

All businesses and functions with external spend in this global category- Relevant internal/external stakeholders

GBS
Category Managers

Job Expertise

Basic knowledge of Pharmaceutic industry
Buying channels
Basic knowledge of Category Management
Negotiation
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Supplier Management

Job Impact

Job impact generating savings and avoiding product and/or service disruptions via:
Spend aggregation
Strong suppliers consolidation

Minimum Education/Degree Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or a related field.

Required Capabilities (Skills, Experience, Competencies)

Multiple years of experience in category management, procurement, or a related field, with knowledge of strategic leadership and supplier management
Excellent Mental fortitude & growth skill
Advanced in Contract Development and Management
Strong negotiation skill
Experienced in Self enabled buying
Demonstrable knowledge in Sourcing Approach


Recruiter:
K. Fukumitsu

Our Company

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

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Here, your development is our priority.

Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare.

By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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