Strategic Sourcing Expert

At West Pharmaceutical Services, we're committed to improving patient lives through our dedication to delivering high-quality injectable medicines. Our story began over a century ago, and we're now a leading player in the healthcare industry.

We're seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Expert to join our team in Eschweiler, Germany. As a key member of our procurement team, you'll be responsible for procuring site-specific requirements, analyzing the local market, and identifying supply risks.

Your main tasks will include:

• Procurement of site-specific requirements, including CapEx, MRO, services, and materials
• Analysis of the local procurement market, including supplier base, technologies, competitive environment, market trends, and cost drivers
• Identification of supply risks and execution of risk mitigation strategies
• Supplier management, including developing and maintaining an effective supplier assessment program
• Achievement of cost reductions and avoidances, creation of cash flow improvements, and lead time reductions
• Establishment of key supplier agreements, delivering innovative improvements, and maintenance of supplier relationships
• Participation in or lead of regional and global procurement projects
• Collaboration with local and global teams and suppliers to support the development and implementation of strategies
• Optimization of total costs of the German sites, including the development and implementation of cost-saving programs
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of procurement plans and best practices
• Independent negotiation and drafting of individual and framework contracts and awarding them
• Identification and assessment of risks and benefits of procurement decisions and clear presentation of proposals to mitigate risks
• Contribution to the annual budget process by providing reliable cost exclusions and realistic forecasts

As a Strategic Sourcing Expert, you'll have:

• Successfully completed studies or commercial vocational training and many years of relevant experience in strategic purchasing
• Many years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in an internationally operating production company
• Very good experience in supplier and contract management
• Good knowledge of SAP (MM) and MS Office
• Very good knowledge of German and English
• Team player who enjoys working with direct and indirect colleagues
• Experience in cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach to work
• Very good negotiation and communication skills at all levels

West Pharmaceutical Services is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.