Internship in procurement department of Kärcher offering valuable experience and project involvement. Conducting market analyses, supplier research, and supporting operational tasks.
About the role
- Director, Procurement leading global sourcing strategies for Advanced Therapies in healthcare. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage significant capital expenditure.
Responsibilities
- Develop & shape category & spend performance strategies utilizing all available capabilities & tools (category strategy, market intelligence, advanced sourcing)
- Provide procurement leadership to business partners; connect resources and partner capabilities for key capital, growth, and pharmaceutical asset projects
- Lead or collaborate with project teams comprising internal functions (Engineering, QA, SCM, Finance, Legal) and external partners, to design & execute sourcing, supplier selection, and supplier relationship initiatives
- Develop cost improvement / avoidance initiatives through category strategies, sourcing, SRM and innovation for pharmaceutical sector needs
- Contribute to J&J’s commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction in pharmaceutical operations
- Build strong & sustainable relationships with market leaders in construction, engineering, validation, and commissioning relevant to pharma sites
- Shape & enhance competence and capabilities of the team
- Build a highly competent and diverse team of talents to partner effectively with business partners
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree (Business, Engineering, Science); MBA or other master’s preferred
- 10+ years relevant professional experience
- Exposure to Pharmaceutical Product Development, MedTech and/or global markets is desirable
- Strategic procurement, sourcing, category and supplier management experience in the supply chain environment
- Experience working with technical, supply chain and functional partners
- Strong business and finance acumen, and experience managing impact in complex matrix environment
- Demonstrated team leadership, partnership, and cross-functional project capability
- Ability to engage, interact, and negotiate enhanced value relationships with suppliers
- Experience in a regulated, complex stakeholder environment; rich influencing skills
- Travel averages 20%, with periods of intensity.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
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