Hybrid Senior Procurement Lead – Site Services

at Sandoz

• Job title: Senior Procurement Lead – Site Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Barcelona, Spain

About the role

• Senior Procurement Lead managing services procurement strategy for Sandoz in Spain and France. Overseeing strategic objectives, compliance metrics, and supplier relationships in the pharmaceutical sector.

Responsibilities

• Ensure/implement strategic objectives for procurement of services and investments at the locations in scope, derived from the overall procurement strategy
• Responsibility for objectives related to productivity and cost efficiency within the area of responsibility
• Responsibility for key compliance metrics, such as compliance in ordering and process compliance in the area of responsibility
• Provide support to centrally managed processes (e.g., Sandoz Financial Controls, TPRM – Third Party Risk Management)
• Successfully execute global, regional, and local projects across various categories and functions, ensuring alignment of key stakeholders and customer/user satisfaction
• Manage the quality of end-to-end procurement processes at site/country level, including compliance with policies, strategies, and processes
• Provide support to ensure smooth integration of service centers
• Manage relationships with (management and executive) stakeholders
• Act as the key contact point for stakeholders in the area of responsibility, building effective relationships based on mutual trust and understanding
• Understand business priorities and ensure that procurement activities effectively support business strategies
• Communicate important business information to local teams, global/regional category management, and procurement leads
• Execute the Source-to-Contract process, including appropriate strategies, approaches, and methods: prepare and lead fact-based negotiations
• Apply suitable negotiation tactics to achieve results that support business and procurement objectives
• Manage and build effective relationships with key suppliers in the area of responsibility to ensure Sandoz gains value through cost efficiency and access to innovation
• Ensure effective implementation of global supplier strategies (e.g., introduction of strategic suppliers, contractual principles, execution of global/regional contracts) at the local level
• Manage local suppliers in the area of responsibility in line with business strategies and global procurement objectives and strategies (e.g., payment terms, tail spend supplier management, local supplier management processes)
• Ensure effective communication between different Procurement functions
• Act as the main contact for stakeholders for the relevant area of responsibility
• Responsibility for personal and professional development
• Implement and comply with all instructions and requirements to ensure safe work, environmental protection, and asset safeguarding
• Perform other tasks defined in the annual goal-setting and performance review process
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or based on special appointment

Requirements

• University/Advanced level degree needed
• Master’s Degree/other advanced degree in Economics, Finance or related areas preferred
• Fluent in English (excellence in speaking and writing)
• Advanced French or Spanish desirable
• >10 years of relevant business experience
• >8 years of experience in Procurement or other related experience within the pharmaceutical, FMCG, energy or automotive industry, preferably in category management, supplier management, or related area, with a focus in the manufacturing site services domain
• Business acumen and analytical thinker
• Strong collaboration, negotiation, project management or other leadership experience

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities