Description
Our client, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, is currently seeking a Supplier Manager to be part of their Team.Responsibility:
- Developing a sourcing strategy for the supply of devices, considering capacity expansion, market and development needs and assessing/implementing a second source alternative.
- Developing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies for the assigned supplier to enable the internal functions to meet productivity improvement and delivery targets and creating full spend transparency (spend baselines, KPIs and metrics) and establish efficient business processes in line with clients' needs and according to applicable regulations
- Identify, drive and implement alternative sourcing strategy for risk mitigation and business continuity purposes
- Initiating, negotiating and executing contracts and agreements relevant for the device area including commercial terms, intellectual property and confidentiality. Ensuring compliance with all legal, ethical, and procurement standards
- Managing key supplier relationships through appropriate programs (e.g. alliance management, supplier relationship management) to enable innovation and cost containment through mutual accountability and trust; ensuring that the Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management processes are followed as a key business process
Requirements:
- Broad technical and pharmaceutical development understanding and experience of at least 5 years
- Business experience in purchasing/sourcing or business development for at least 2 to 4 years
- University degree or equivalent (e.g. BS or BA, PhD and/or MBA preferred)
- Experience in the development of medical devices, and/or experience with device consultancies or device developing companies would be an asset
- Experience of injection moulding / assembly process and transfer from development to commercial scale up a valuable asset
- Proven ability in project management, continuous improvement and leading complex projects, delivering results through a cross-functional team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with successful presentation capabilities and negotiation skills
- Excellent team work in a multidisciplinary environment with strong customer focus
- English essential, Mandarin (desirable)
If thsi sounds interesting for you, please get in contact with me as soon as your earliest convenience.
Greetings from Zürich!
S.Keel