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Sourcing Manager Packaging Materials(m/w/x)
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
Education
Languages
- DALLI-WERKE GmbH & Co. KGFull-timeOn-siteSeniorStolberg
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Sourcing Manager Packaging Materials(m/w/x)
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
Education
Languages
About the Company
Grünenthal GmbH
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases, focused on innovative treatments and technologies.
- DALLI-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG
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