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GIGivaudan SA

Procurement Biotech Manager(m/w/x)

Vernier
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Managing external services for process optimization and scale-up, specifically for fermentation and downstream processes in biotech innovation for a global flavour and fragrance company. Master's in Biotech/Chem Eng/Life Sciences and 5-7 years strategic sourcing in chemicals/life sciences required. Access to sport and leisure clubs.

Requirements

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or Life Sciences
  • Beneficial additional education or certification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or Business Administration
  • 5-7 years experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within biotechnology, chemicals, or life sciences industries
  • Fluent English skills
  • Beneficial additional language skills
  • Experience managing complex technology and service partnerships
  • Knowledge of F&F/FMCG/Biotech industry
  • Excellent collaboration and communication capabilities with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to align sourcing strategies with corporate innovation and sustainability objectives
  • Ability to travel (around 25%)

Tasks

  • Partner with S&T and industrialization teams.
  • Access external services for process optimization.
  • Manage process development and scale-up services.
  • Focus on fermentation and downstream processes.
  • Support biotech innovation pipeline projects.
  • Contribute to Flavor, Fragrance, and Active cosmetic ingredients.
  • Define and implement biotechnology sourcing strategies.
  • Align strategies with business growth and innovation.
  • Identify, assess, and engage strategic vendors.
  • Secure reliable, cost-effective, and forward-looking partnerships.
  • Manage RFP/RFQ processes.
  • Lead negotiations and contracting.
  • Oversee sourcing governance.
  • Ensure compliance and performance delivery.
  • Monitor vendor performance, risk, and deliverables.
  • Oversee biotech development and scale-up.
  • Leverage market intelligence and vendor innovation.
  • Inform make-or-buy decisions.
  • Advance technology roadmaps.
  • Champion continuous improvement and sustainability.
  • Champion vendor bio innovation initiatives.
  • Drive process efficiency and speed to market.
  • Collaborate with S&T, Operations, Legal, and Finance.
  • Collaborate with Procurement Category Managers.
  • Align procurement actions with technical and strategic priorities.

Work Experience

  • 5 - 7 years

Education

  • Vocational certification

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Healthcare support
  • Sport and leisure clubs

More Vacation Days

  • Paid Time Off

Family Support

  • Family leave

Retirement Plans

  • Retirement plan

Corporate Discounts

  • Company shop

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Staff restaurant
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