Lead Buyer Capex, Technical Operations

**Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.**: **Lead Buyer Capex, Technical Operations & Facility Management (M/F/x)**: **Purpose of the function**: Questioning the existing, developing completely new approaches and implementing forward-looking concepts. Together with us, you will shape the fascinating development of a successful company with the opportunities that digitalization offers. At Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH you benefit from the strengths of an innovative and technologically oriented environment. We also offer you the freedom to realize your own ideas. In order to continue to meet the new strategic requirements. We are investing in the future of our globally active company. Within the framework of numerous strategic initiatives and programs, we also want to make greater use of the opportunities arising from digitization with investing in Procurement 4.0. As part of our Procurement 2020 strategy, we are looking for a hardworking and engaging Strategic Procurements Expert to drive the future. We are pursuing the goal of generating considerable added value while at the same time expanding a high level of customer satisfaction through market and process competence. You are part of a new generation of employees who will lead Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH into the future with visions, lifeblood and "digital DNA" through innovative technologies. Take on exciting tasks in a growing market and bring in your creativity with a lot of initiative **Responsibilities**: - Take responsibility and lead sourcing activities in the categories CAPEX (construction, building services, equipment), Technical Operations (indirect laboratory and factory supplies) and Facility Management. - Ensure competitive bidding and deliver on-time, on-cost and on-quality Procurement results to projects. - Manage the relationship with suppliers and internal customers, as well as all relevant internal stakeholders (e.g. Legal, PMO). - Liaise with internal customers and establish a robust & efficient collaborative working interface. - Maintain close contact to Operational Procurement for best end2end Procurement performance. - Negotiate individual, project related contracts (HOAI, VOB, BGB) with suppliers, as well as frame contracts where beneficial. - Develop Procurement Strategies for assigned categories and deploy within the region (EU). - Analyze spend data, benchmark services and monitor relevant supply markets. - Monitor performance of key suppliers within projects from a risk management perspective. - Collaborate with regions and affiliates to deliver Procurement services. - Contribute to Procurement success with savings, customer satisfaction, risk mitigation or fulfilling defined KPI´s. - Identify process improvement potential and lead optimization initiatives. - Maximize utilization of implemented tools and services. - Respect defined regulatory requirements (e.g. Purchasing Policy, compliance, third party due diligence), guidelines and processes. **Qualification**: - Degree in Engineering (e.g. Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering), Business Administration or relevant & proven experience - Strong expertise and working history (> 10 years) preferred - Proven background (5 years +) and experience in Strategic Purchasing - Strong negotiation skills, supplemented with contract & legal knowledge - Intercultural understanding and strong customer service orientation - Integer team player and reliable partner with very good communication skills and “can do” - attitude - Entrepreneurial mindset, open for all business relevant topics and willingness to challenge “as is” - process in order to add value - IT Tools: MS Office, SAP MM, eSourcing (Coupa) and affinity to digital tools - Good knowledge in managing procurement sub-projects (as part of the main project) - Fluent in German and English **What we offer**: **Working at Daiichi Sankyo**: At Daiichi Sankyo in Europe, we offer a workplace where your voice is heard. Everything we do, we do with a high level of commitment and a clear focus on patients’ needs. We know that our bold ambition to change patients’ lives for the better can only be achieved through the power of collaboration and the exploration of new approaches. Thus, we encourage our colleagues across Europe to be courageous, to bring their ideas to the table and to embrace opportunities to grow. When you join our European family, you will be a part of a dynamic company where everyone, no matter their role, rolls up their sleeves and gets things done.