Location: Vaud, Switzerland
Start date: Asap
Workload: 100%, on-site
To join our Life Sciences team in Vaud, we are looking for a Senior Procurement Manager (F/M).
The aim is to lead sourcing activities for Direct & Indirect Procurement for a GMP Biotech Company and work closely with key stakeholders to develop effective sourcing strategies that enable improvements in quality, service, innovation and annual cost reductions.
Your project :
Develop sourcing strategies for new and existing materials, services, equipment and technical systems,
Work closely with key stakeholders to develop cost reduction strategies and implementation plans that meet business needs,
Identify and drive qualification of two sources for new raw materials,
Develop risk mitigation plans for sole sourced items,
Drive awareness of active supply issues clarifying business impact and lead resolution plans,
Provide support to Supplier Quality to monitor supplier performance metrics and actively participate in CAPA/Deviation/CC development, execution and closure plans,
Be the Sourcing POC for new product projects throughout process,
Provide and meet timelines for new raw materials that support launch dates,
Support and lead specific supplier selection, negotiation and supplier management strategies,
Develop and maintain market understanding and working knowledge of supply economics, processes and cost drivers for the relevant product portfolio, including staying abreast of new technologies,
Ensure support to the ERP Project implementation as SME for Procurement.
Your profile :
Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience from biotech industry or pharmaceutical,
Ability to work in a fast paced – high regulated environment,
Minimum of 8 years related experience in procurement and sourcing or closely related experience in the business,
Knowledge and experience of current purchasing best practices,
Practical knowledge with cGMP's and understanding of biotech / pharma production processes is a requirement,
Must be able to travel,
Teamwork oriented mindset,
English and French mandatory.
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