Procurement Manager

Role & responsibilities

The role owns direct and indirect purchasing, modernises procurement through automation, and builds shared data with Planning, Manufacturing, CMOs and Logistics strengthening supply chain excellence for oncology patients.

• Own end-to-end procurement for direct (RM, PM, CMO-supplied) and indirect purchases sourcing, negotiation and contracting.
• Vendor development & onboarding: develop and grow the supplier base, onboard new vendors and run their validation (qualification, quality / regulatory and commercial checks) before approval.
• Protect availability: work with Supply Planning to convert demand and BOM requirements into timely POs; act early on OOS risks and expedites.
• Drive OTIF: set supplier scorecards, run regular reviews and corrective actions.
• Lead cost-saving ideas: spend analysis, alternate sourcing, tender / negotiation levers and BOM cost reviews.
• Lead procurement automation projects (P2P, ERP workflows, reporting) in parallel with Supply Chain digitalisation.
• Create data synergies: common master data, KPIs and dashboards across Planning, Manufacturing, CMOs and Logistics.

Compliance: procurement policy, approved-vendor list and audit readiness.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience: 67 years in procurement / supply chain, ideally pharma or regulated manufacturing.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree; pharma graduate preferred (not mandatory). MBA preferred.
• Technical: strong hands-on Excel, ERP (e.g. SAP) and supply chain planning & procurement
• Conceptual: crystal-clear on the supply chain & procurement process, BOM planning and cost-saving levers.