About the role

  • API & Chemicals Procurement Team Lead managing procurement activities at Gedeon Richter Plc., a leading pharmaceutical company in Hungary. Collaborating with various teams to achieve procurement objectives and supplier management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement activities for specified categories under the responsibility of the assigned groups
  • Conduct supplier market analysis, benchmark pricing, and negotiate contracts with global and local suppliers
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost
  • Manage supplier risk, including compliance with quality standards
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, and Planning teams to align procurement decisions with product lifecycle, compliance, and production needs
  • Set clear objectives, mentor team members, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Manage budget forecasts and procurement KPIs, including cost reduction, on-time delivery, and supplier quality performance

Requirements

  • Master’s degree, preferred in economics or engineering
  • 7+ years of procurement experience, with a minimum of 3 years in leadership
  • Deep experience in sourcing API, excipients, chemicals, packaging, medical devices and finished pharmaceutical products
  • Proven knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ISO and ICH guidelines
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools
  • Fluent English knowledge.

Benefits

  • Cafeteria
  • Stock program
  • Private life insurance
  • In-house medical services and Medicover service
  • Home office opportunity (2 days/week)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Car or car allowance is provided
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Various sports opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM)
  • Challenging, responsible professional work
  • Long-term employment in an innovative and secure workplace

Job title

API & Chemicals Procurement Team Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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