Global Sourcing Lead

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About The Job

We are currently looking for a Global Sourcing Lead. In this position, you will be responsible for Fagron’s global sourcing efforts and you will work closely with our regional teams in Europe, North America, Latin America, China and India to lead centralized direct and indirect sourcing efforts. You will be responsible for the management of Global suppliers and you will have a key role in business development by ensuring that new products for our businesses are available at competitive prices. You will collaborate with Regional Procurement Leaders and their teams around the world to enable them to maximize the value they receive from suppliers to meet their objectives. Quality, speed and cost efficiency are your key drivers. You have a broad experience in sourcing of pharmaceutical raw materials. You are entrepreneurial, convincing and seek cooperation with others to achieve optimal results. You are hands-on and pro-active. You can work from Barcelona and frequent traveling will also be part of your job. You will be reporting to the COO.

Responsibilities

Develop the global sourcing strategy and plans.

Development of pragmatic plans for step-wise implementation of the sourcing strategy.

Liaising and negotiating with key suppliers to deliver efficiencies and new business opportunities.

Ensuring that strategy, processes, and tools are in place and that they are continuously optimized to source at the best possible conditions.

Collaborating with the Regional Procurement Leaders in developing and implementing strategic initiatives.

Expanding and nurturing collaboration with important internal stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.

Set yourself apart

Master's degree in Economics & Business or Supply Chain Management.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role at a procurement position in the pharmaceutical industry (preferably raw materials). Candidates from a trader are preferred.

Relying on a strong network of suppliers worldwide.

Additional higher education in Purchase (e.g., NEVI3).

Fluent in English.

Understanding of cGMP and other pharmaceutical quality requirements.

Track record in negotiating and convincing skills in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplined environment.

Cross-functional thinking, understanding business issues, and defining business parameters.

Hands-on, flexible mindset and eager to take up challenges.

Ability to score, to drive results and to take accountability.

Persuasive, able to build positive relationships with ease and influence at all levels.

We offer you

We offer a competitive salary that reflects the value and expertise you bring to our team.

Laptop & mobile phone.

Starting date ASAP.

Secondary benefits package.

Within 10 working days, you will receive feedback on your application. The selection process consists of 3 interviews and an assessment.

Any questions? Feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Ismini Gkaitatzi : ismini.gkaitatzi@fagron.com

About Us

We are Fagron. At Fagron we are creating the future of personalizing medicine. We strive to make a difference and bring a positive impact in every aspect of our endeavours :

Enabling accessibility to compounding and personalizing medicine.

Demonstrating social responsibility, ethical practices, and diversity to benefit the environment and community.

Driving excellence in our operations, leaving a global imprint

Cultivating a collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment where innovation can thrive.

We started our journey in 1990 in the Netherlands, and quickly expanded to over 20 countries serving more than 80 locations worldwide, becoming the world’s leading pharmaceutical compounding company. As we continue our growth, we are looking for talented individuals, that could be you, to join our Fagron Family!

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any characteristic.

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