DAW
.Global Category Lead* Packaging(m/w/x)
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
Berlin
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ZEZentiva S.A.
.Head of Excipients Procurement(m/w/x)
Berlin
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
Nejo AI Summary
Global category strategy development for pharmaceutical excipients. 10+ years strategic sourcing experience required. 5,000-person inclusive employer, supplier ecosystem optimization.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, ideally in pharmaceutical, biotech, or FMCG sectors
- Deep knowledge of excipients category and supplier ecosystems
- Proven experience in budget ownership, SRM, and cross-functional leadership
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills
- Fluent English; additional languages are a plus
Tasks
- Develop and execute global category strategy for excipients
- Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking
- Lead category governance and performance tracking
- Optimize supplier base and harmonize specifications
- Act as strategic procurement partner for internal stakeholders
- Support new product introductions and technical transfers
- Influence cross-functional decisions through TCO analysis
- Own annual procurement budget for excipients
- Monitor spend and implement corrective actions
- Deliver cost savings through negotiation and value engineering
- Ensure budget predictability and alignment with LRP
- Manage strategic supplier relationships globally
- Implement SRM frameworks and continuous improvement
- Monitor supplier performance on quality and ESG
- Identify and assess category-specific risks
- Develop risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with GMP/GDP and regulatory requirements
- Leverage digital tools for transparency and efficiency
- Contribute to digital transformation roadmap
- Drive predictability through data modelling and scenario planning
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
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ZEZentiva S.A.
.Head of Excipients Procurement(m/w/x)
Berlin
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
Nejo AI Summary
Global category strategy development for pharmaceutical excipients. 10+ years strategic sourcing experience required. 5,000-person inclusive employer, supplier ecosystem optimization.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, ideally in pharmaceutical, biotech, or FMCG sectors
- Deep knowledge of excipients category and supplier ecosystems
- Proven experience in budget ownership, SRM, and cross-functional leadership
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills
- Fluent English; additional languages are a plus
Tasks
- Develop and execute global category strategy for excipients
- Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking
- Lead category governance and performance tracking
- Optimize supplier base and harmonize specifications
- Act as strategic procurement partner for internal stakeholders
- Support new product introductions and technical transfers
- Influence cross-functional decisions through TCO analysis
- Own annual procurement budget for excipients
- Monitor spend and implement corrective actions
- Deliver cost savings through negotiation and value engineering
- Ensure budget predictability and alignment with LRP
- Manage strategic supplier relationships globally
- Implement SRM frameworks and continuous improvement
- Monitor supplier performance on quality and ESG
- Identify and assess category-specific risks
- Develop risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with GMP/GDP and regulatory requirements
- Leverage digital tools for transparency and efficiency
- Contribute to digital transformation roadmap
- Drive predictability through data modelling and scenario planning
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
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About the Company
Zentiva S.A.
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Zentiva provides health and well-being for all generations with a team of 5000 talents, fostering an inclusive work culture.
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