Senior Specialist, Site Procurement

vor 2 Wochen

Eschweiler, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland West Pharmaceutical Services Vollzeit

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


• Site-related procurement of local plant supplies, CapEx, spare parts, services, as well as maintenance and repair activities

• Analysis and strong understanding of the local procurement market for goods and services regarding supplier base, technologies, competitive environment, market trends, and cost drivers

• Participation in regional and global sourcing projects

• Collaboration with local and global teams and suppliers to support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies

• Optimization of total cost of ownership (TCO) for German sites, including the development and implementation of cost-saving programs with specific suppliers

• Supplier management, including the creation and maintenance of an effective supplier evaluation program

• Development, implementation, and maintenance of procurement plans and best practices

• Independent negotiation and preparation of individual and framework agreements as well as awarding contracts

• Identification and assessment of risks and benefits of procurement decisions, along with clear presentation of risk mitigation proposals

• Contribution to the annual budgeting process by providing reliable cost estimates and realistic forecasts

Education
  • Successfully completed university degree or alternatively commercial training with several years of relevant experience in strategic procurement 
Work Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally within an internationally operating manufacturing company 
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


• Strong experience in supplier and contract management

• Proficient user of SAP (MM) and MS Office applications

• Excellent German (C1) and English language skills required 

• Team player who enjoys working with both direct and indirect colleagues

• Experience in cross-functional projects

• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills at all organizational levels #LI-JJ1

Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. What We Offer

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

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