Associate Contract Director driving strategic negotiations in CMC Outsourcing for Novo Nordisk. Engaging senior stakeholders and shaping innovative business models in the pharma industry.
About the role
- Buyer managing procurement processes for electromechanical components. Applying business-oriented approaches and ensuring long-term supplier relationships in a growing telecommunications company.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inquiries, price and delivery date negotiations.
- Place orders and perform quote comparisons.
- Responsible for supplier selection, order processing and supplier evaluation.
- Conduct annual negotiations with suppliers.
- Continuously optimize through performance monitoring.
- Ensure long-term and fair cooperation.
- Monitor the market for new products and price developments on an ongoing basis.
- Develop proposals for stocking, substitution and sell-off.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of verifiable purchasing experience, preferably in a senior role.
- Completed vocational training or degree in business administration or a comparable field.
- Affinity for technical processes and products.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken.
- Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong team skills and the ability to collaborate across different hierarchy levels.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel for business, with an expected travel rate of about 10%.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home to support a healthy work–life balance
- Support for internal and external training and development opportunities so we can learn and grow together
- The possibility to take a sabbatical
- Company health management because your well‑being matters to us
- Social intranet to stay informed and connected
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