Beschreibung
For our client in Basel (Switzerland) we are looking for a Category Manager - Marketing for a 6 month contract.
Location: Basel
Duration: to
Workload: 100% (20% from home is possible, not in the beginning)
This position supports Head of Procurement Switzerland (all Divisions in Switzerland) by defining strategic business requirements related to 3rd. party spend and leading the Procurement process, act as Key Business Partner to Global Marketing & Sales Franchises. Leads both customers and suppliers through the Procurement process (ie RFP preparation, tender conduct, vendor selection and commercial negotiations) and manages the relationship with the Global Service Centers providing the operational support Accountable for driving cost-effectiveness of commercial deals, risk management of supply base and ensuring that company standards are appropriately applied.
Major accountabilities:
* Support Procurement plans, priorities, budgets and performance objectives for assigned customers with 3rd. party requirements in respective category to create mutual value
* Actively influences customer demand and consumption in order to drive effectiveness and efficiency of resource utilization and introduce innovative sourcing strategies.
* Builds and sustains long-term customer partnerships that creates mutual value - provides dedicated support to at least one major business franchise as the First Point of Contact on Procurement related requests.
* Ensures cross-functional understanding of Procurement plans within Procurement Switzerland organization while managing customer expectations and adherence to policy and quality aspects (including compliance monitoring and development of corrective measurements if required).
* Supports work to establish effective communications with key business partners and other Procurement organizations. Supports advocacy for positive category outcomes including establishing common goals and objectives
* Ensures coordination with Global Category organization around innovative Procurement strategies, project planning, program execution and productivity. Contribute to global cross sector/divisional Category Management projects.
* Lead local and global sourcing projects when required
* Conducts vendor performance management as well as Supplier Relationship Management
Requirements:
* Experience in corporate environment - preferably in pharma
* Knowledge in Meeting, Congress and Events
* Advanced skill set in MS Office
* Fluent in English. German is an advantage