Performs procurement and sourcing functions which may include but are not limited to short and long-term category strategy development, supplier development and innovation enablement, commodity/services/goods procurement, outsourcing and vendor selection as well as project material sourcing/ planning/scheduling. Creates efficient integrated processes among internal functions and outside suppliers providing an efficient and transparent internal customer experience, compliant with quality assurance and sustainability requirements. Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various processes and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis. Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating business and customers’ needs and requirements through the organization.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct business analysis (market insights, consumption trends)
• Manage the assigned purchasing categories
• Prepare documentation and ensure all systems are properly updated
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations
• Use SAP to ensure on-time management of all activities associated with acquiring and delivering supplies to the end users
• Manage Materials Budget under own responsibility
• Prepare benchmarking reports, RFx, assessments
• Review supplier commercial terms & conditions (quality, price, delivery time)
• Maintain contract databases and preferred vendor list updated
• Make quality and timely decisions within the procurement tasks under her / his responsibility
• Ensure all administrative functions related with procurement

Profile:

• University degree, preferably a Master’s in Engineering, Life Sciences or Business Management
• Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in a purchasing department, working primarily with chemicals
• Previous experience in supply chain roles (sourcing, procurement, logistics or supplier development) preferred

We offer:

• Global career development
• Integration into a dynamic technical team of an International Company
• Attractive remuneration, fringe benefits include bonus, canteen, transportation and medical scheme.

If you wish to apply, please send email to: hmrecruit@hovione.com