We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to work closely with various business functions and spend categories within a leading biotech company. This role provides an excellent opportunity to understand how large multinational companies operate and navigate within a matrixed corporate environment.
The Sourcing Manager will be located at our site in Breda, reporting to the site senior sourcing lead. The role requires being on-site for a minimum of 2-3 days per week, with the option for remote work on other days.
Executing Sourcing Strategies:
- Work is guided by operational and project-related objectives.
- Implement project sourcing strategies and documents (in Sirion and Scout) while guiding sourcing execution through to implementation.
- Manage electronic Request for Proposal (eRFX) and Quotation processes in Scout.
- Ensure sourcing tactics drive value in specific functional business environments, considering legal and regulatory contexts.
- Collaborate with the business to ensure timely execution of eRFX, bid analysis, contractor selection, final approval, and execution of contracts or scope of work for purchase orders in a fast-paced environment.
Delivering Value for Customers:
- Understand business goals and customer needs to implement opportunities while providing training and guidance.
- Partner with colleagues in Finance and other function heads as appropriate.
- Support and manage the delivery and validation of savings for Global Category Managers.
- Anticipate and prevent potential problems through root cause analysis.
Managing Projects and Contracts:
- Ensure procurement policies are followed, and compliance metrics are met or exceeded, supported by supplier contracts in Sirion.
- Inform stakeholders of sourcing policies and procedures, providing support and corrective actions as necessary.
- Assist the Project Manager with strategic sourcing and procurement matters.
- Act as a liaison between ProjectTeams and suppliers, managing commercial relationships.
- Develop and maintain a Project Sourcing Plan with the Project Manager, keeping it updated throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead the selection of contract strategy, commercial price structures, and incentives/penalties.
- Lead supplier selection, whether through competitive bidding or single sourcing.
- Draft and ensure timely reviews and execution of all contract documents using Sirion.
- Support ongoing contract management, including renewals and renegotiations of expiring contracts.
- Provide basic training on contract provisions to the Project Team and serve as the source for contract interpretation during project execution.
- Work with the Project Manager and Project Controls Manager to resolve contractor disputes, claims, and/or change orders.
The Sourcing Manager will also receive excellent training, support, and knowledge of procurement practices.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Strategic Sourcing experience, OR
- HBO diploma and 7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Capital Procurement, Operations, or Project Management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on strategic sourcing experience, preferably in facilities and distribution.
- Flexibility and agility to work in a dynamic program.
- Mastery of project sourcing processes (tendering, supplier negotiations, selection process, and contracting) in various categories and the use of e-sourcing tools such as Scout/Ariba.
- Experience leading contracting activities, including negotiations and contract creation in a contract tool, while managing ongoing contract needs.
- Excellent communication skills (presentation, virtual team development, etc.), resulting in relationship building and development.
- Experience with e-procurement tools such as SAP, Ariba, Sirion, and Scout.
- Highly proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluent business English, both written and oral.
We are offering an attractive salary with extra benefits such as the 13th salary, unlimited travel allowance and 30 vacation days, long-term contract.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to b.didomenico@panda-int.com today! Let's connect as soon as possible.
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