Sourcing & NPD Procurement Manager at Karo Healthcare managing supplier strategy and procurement excellence across products. Drive initiatives and lead NPD procurement activities in a dynamic international environment.
Responsibilities
Drive competitive tenders to secure cost advantages, supplier consolidation, and margin improvements—including negotiation of terms and pricing.
Manage direct material suppliers from a commercial perspective, including:• Supply strategy and development planning• Annual price reviews and negotiations• Contracts and contracting• Business Review meetings, capability mapping, and performance follow-up• Continuous improvements and value engineering• Supplier base reduction• Serving as the first point of commercial escalation and dispute resolution
Lead NPD procurement activities from concept to launch, providing input to business cases and recommending product setup and supplier selection.
Act as an internal expert in the NPD procurement process.
Drive sustainability initiatives within sourcing and product development.
Deliver market and supplier capability analysis within assigned categories.
Oversee supplier lifecycle management including market analysis, supplier mapping, selection, evaluation, and development.
Maintain strong knowledge of the global CMO landscape for relevant categories.
Support development of internal sourcing processes, systems, and organisational capabilities.
Contribute to company financial targets through continuous improvement, supply base optimisation, and reductions in COGS and TCO.
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Operations, Regulatory, and Quality teams to strengthen supplier performance.
Act according to project directives and Karo policies and support Operations as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
5+ years’ experience in FMCG or Consumer Health Care, with exposure to production, technology transfers, product development, logistics, purchasing, and contracting.
Proven success in negotiations and product transfers; strong contracting skills are essential.
Full professional proficiency in English.
Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
Proactive mindset and a collaborative working style.
Benefits
Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
Flexible schedule, hybrid model with the primary work place in the office, and life-work balance
Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
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