Beschreibung
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Pharmaceutical
Leading global pharma client require a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a long-term contract based in Zug, Switzerland.
SCOPE OF THE ROLE AND BASIC PURPOSE
The client is a leading supplier of Fast Moving Consumer/OTC Goods. Our products are produced and distributed in all major EMEA countries and exported overseas.
The EMEA Strategic Sourcing team sources Raw materials for the Group of Consumer Companies which are aligned with the demand from the GFO's and the Global Supply Chain.
We do this by building and implementing sourcing strategies that develop a world class network of best value suppliers meeting Business needs of supply quality and reliability, responsiveness, cost competitiveness and access to technology innovation that fuels superior growth.
The position of Sourcing Manager is designed to meet these objectives.
This is only possible through having great knowledge of suppliers, their industries, products/services and being an excellent collaborator with Business Value Chains (Plant Materials Management and Planning, Manufacturing, New Product Introduction) R&D, Franchise Management, Quality, Technical Assurance, Legal, Regulatory teams and ad hoc project teams.
A Strategic Sourcing Manager will be expected to have comprehensive understanding and knowledge of both external and internal environments, namely:
- Supplier strategies, operations, processes, economic viability and any associated risks
- Technical attributes of materials/services
- Cost structure of materials/services
- Supplier sustainability and innovation capabilities
- Franchise Business Strategy
- R&D Pipeline initiatives
- Quality and Technical Assurance Requirements
In addition to this Core Sourcing knowledge the Manager will also be expected to demonstrate key skills of:
- Understanding the complete value chain from Origin/base feedstock (Oil/Mineral/Agricultural/Synthetic) to consumer and the position of the category within this value chain
- Strategy Development through effective Business Needs Understanding, Economic, Financial, Industry, Competitor and Supplier Analysis.
- Strategy Implementation through the effective execution of Competitive Bidding events, Strategic Negotiations, Supplier Relationship Management, Leveraging and Legal Contracting.
- Managing Stakeholders in the business, cross-functions and (where appropriate) external.
Further Value can be generated by a Strategic Sourcing Manager through impacting the End 2 End Value Chains in which we operate, namely:
- Waste Elimination through Process Excellence - Integrates Six Sigma, Lean, or Design Excellence tools into daily activities.
- Impact on New Product Development - having influence at the design stage of a New Product to ensure up-stream risks (costs, capacity, responsiveness, reliability) are fully identified and managed upfront
- Drive, enable or influence inclusive end-to-end make versus buy analysis & decisions arising as outcomes of sourcing strategies or specific project objectives; to optimize network supply of upstream materials (raw materials/packaging) and/or finished product sourcing; to the best possible outcome for the EMEA Consumer business; Key skills acquired through training or on-the-job experience include sourcing strategies, stakeholder management, financial/cost accounting skills, Total cost of ownership understanding/application, risk management, advanced excel, and presentation skills.
- (When/where assigned) - lead or contribute to operational due diligence programs driving licensing & acquisitions or asset/product divestitures; Operations Due Diligence training will be delivered as planned at least once annually in the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS (indicate estimated % of time spent where possible)
Sourcing Strategy - approx. 30% of time/effort
- Become expert in the technology and supply industry area by developing in-depth knowledge about Supply Base Industry (capabilities, strengths, weaknesses)
- Become the point of contact in the technology and supply base area for Industry and Supplier intelligence and trends
- Develop, align with Business and execute sourcing strategies for the specific technology area
Cost and Complexity Reduction - approx. 20% of time/effort
- Lead efforts to identify and implement current and pipeline cost and complexity reduction opportunities with Internal Stakeholders and Suppliers
- Develop and Manage the financial Business Plan through forecast of yearly price changes, tracking of Cost Improvement Program
Legal Contract Development and Management - approx. 10% of time/effort
- Negotiate appropriate supply terms and agreements for Raw Materials that best meet the needs and risks posed to
- Manage contracts status to ensure appropriate legal coverage is maintained across the portfolio
Supplier Relationship Management - approx. 20% of time/effort
- Accountable for defining and managing supplier relationship to best meet the needs of commodity strategy
- Accountable for the identification, implementation and tracking of Continuous Improvement initiatives at selected Suppliers
- Accountable for crisis resolution through early escalation and deployment of internal resources
Compliance to requirements - approx. 10% of time/effort
- Ensure Supplier compliance towards all requirements (Reach, Financial Sarbanes-Oxley, Health & Safety, Environment, QA etc) through deployment of internal resources
Access to Innovation/Sustainability - approx. 10% of time/effort
- Lead efforts to identify and implement product or technology innovation from Suppliers that fuel profitable growth
Please apply now for more details!