External Manufacturing Buyer

Within the External Manufacturing Procurement team, the position reports to the External Manufacturing Category Manager.

The position is based on a remote working organization with cross functional teams located in Europe and USA. Occasional travelling may be required

The External Manufacturing Buyer role has various missions related to the outsourced activities for the manufacturing of Servier medicines.

Buyer positions are open for the following categories:

• Buyer for Pharmaceuticals and packaging subcontracting.

Position responsibilities

• Represent Procurement in cross-functional teams that support day-to-day operations.
• Lead sourcing activities, RFx processes, supplier risk assessment and onboarding.
• Contract and Claim Management:
  • Lead negotiation and implementation of new contracts.
  • Lead contract renewals, amendments and statement of work.
  • Participate in claim resolution process.
• Supplier Management:
  • Participate in evaluation of suppliers performance (KPI, dashboards).
  • Ensure execution of relevant action plans in case of insufficient performance.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure adequate support for suppliers oversight (supply chain, technical, quality, regulatory, legal, etc.).
  • Participate in preparation of Business review meetings.
• Support in Category Management:
  • Support Category Manager in definition of strategy and review of preferred suppliers.
  • Study dynamics of CDMO market and specific technologies.
  • Apply strategy defined for category.
     

Profile requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in science and/or Master degree.
• Experienced in direct procurement, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biomedical, or chemical industry.
• Demonstrated solid experience in sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management, ideally in the CDMO environment.
• Skilled in project management: set and prioritize goals, identify deliverables, perform risk/gap assessments and manage stakeholders.
• Experienced in working in cross-functional multicultural teams. Proficient in utilizing risk management processes.
• Ideally, well-versed in a GMP environment
• Fluent in spoken and written English required.

Soft skills

• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence others at all levels, particularly in a highly scientific and technical environment.
• Professional, analytical and organizational rigor.
• Ability to work in complex environments and handle challenging situations (e.g., short deadlines).
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication assertiveness in negotiation.
• Creative in identifying and resolving problems, with a hands-on drive to implement and achieve company goals and objectives in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally with suppliers and partners.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of global business practices.