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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and process optimization. Proficient in managing supplier relationships and leading sourcing initiatives within a global, multi-country environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Indirect ProcurementStrategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementLean MethodologiesSAP Software Skills
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Hard Skills
Cost Reduction StrategiesSpend AnalysisRFI/RFQ ProcessesContract NegotiationProject Management
Soft Skills
Effective PrioritizationIndependent WorkCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
SAP SoftwareSourcing Analytics
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Procurement CertificationProject Management Certification
Industry Keywords
Indirect MaterialsSupply ChainChemical IndustryLife SciencesPharmaceutical IndustryManufacturing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage assigned categories within Indirect Materials and Services across Europe and globally
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to reduce costs, mitigate supply risks, and improve supplier performance
- Drive productivity and cost-saving initiatives across indirect spend categories
- Analyze spending trends and identify process optimization and savings opportunities
- Build and maintain a rolling sourcing strategy and project roadmap
- Lead RFI/RFQ processes, supplier qualification, negotiations, and contract execution
- Manage supplier relationships and resolve commercial, pricing, and performance-related issues
- Monitor category spend to ensure sourcing savings are captured and sustained
- Support budgeting activities with market intelligence and pricing insights
- Establish governance, processes, reporting structures, and sourcing documentation
- Provide project updates, reporting, and escalation management to senior leadership
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, Legal, Finance, and Procurement leadership
- Identify productivity projects and drive implementation of sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience
- At least 5 years of indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, operational, or commercial experience
- Proven experience managing indirect spend categories in a multi-country or international environment
- Experience working within global, matrix organizations
- Fluent English communication skills
- Experience using Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work independently in a remote work environment
- Willingness to travel internationally as required
- Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
- Preferred: Professional Procurement or Project Management certification
- Preferred: SAP software environment skills
- Preferred: Knowledge of sourcing analytics and advanced spend analysis methodologies
- Preferred: Experience within the chemical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible remote work environment
- Learning experiences to support career growth and success
- Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture
- International travel opportunities