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GRGrünenthal GmbH

Sourcing Manager Packaging Materials(m/w/x)

Aachen
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Executing RfQs and negotiating supplier contracts for pharmaceutical product containers at a global pain management firm. 5-7 years pharmaceutical or FMCG sourcing experience, with international supplier negotiation skills required. Global supplier engagement, direct leadership interaction.

Requirements

  • University Degree in relevant field
  • Ideally 5-7 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical/FMCG, comparable role, or category/sourcing manager, with strong focus on Packaging Materials
  • Experience in managing larger negotiations and international suppliers
  • Strong track record in delivering measurable cost savings
  • Practical expertise in procurement processes and category strategy development/implementation
  • Understanding of supply markets (Packaging Material) and experience in working without formal line management
  • Passion for continuous improvement, new topics, and initiatives
  • Excellent strategic and analytical thinking
  • Strong interpersonal understanding and communication skills
  • Understanding/experience in Supplier Risk Management and Sustainability/ESG (plus)
  • Stakeholder management, business acumen, networking skills
  • Ability to inspire and motivate others
  • Fluent business English, Italian and/or German (plus)

Tasks

  • Lead procurement for packaging materials.
  • Execute Requests for Quotation (RfQs).
  • Negotiate and contract with suppliers.
  • Provide functional and operational support for spend areas.
  • Act as a key contact for budget holders and leadership.
  • Lead S2C process discussions and decisions.
  • Manage assigned spend areas.
  • Support strategy development and execution.
  • Conduct operational supplier performance management.
  • Evaluate site demand requirements.
  • Inform and escalate requirements to procurement leads.
  • Discuss requirements with global procurement teams.
  • Conduct analysis to identify bundling effects.
  • Identify framework contracts and catalogues.
  • Implement procurement awareness for stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with standard processes.
  • Manage Tendering and Contract Management documentation.
  • Support vendor due diligence processes.
  • Support vendor master data management.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Optimize Global Procurement and spend categories.
  • Increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Work Experience

5 - 7 years

Education

Bachelor's degree

Languages

EnglishBusiness FluentItalianBasicGermanBasic
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