Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

REFERENCE NUMBER:

718183/1

MY DUTIES:

- Execute procurement operations activities within Region or site ensuring a focus on efficiency, compliance, and the quality of customer service
- Understand end-user requirements as received directly or indirectly
- Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request
- Execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
- Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards and operating procedures in order to maintain the organization’s right to operate
- Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities, as well as support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
- Responsible for maintaining strong information flows back to the Category Management teams in the event of high-value or non-standard requests (i.e. those not covered by guidelines), Opportunities to aggregate demand and generate additional leverage and regular submission of operations data and requirements to develop new strategies
- Application of the sourcing process (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) for the delivery of sourcing activity, incl. the application of eSourcing tools
- Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies, as well as Collaborate with support functions
- Collaborate on an as-needed basis with relevant business support functions (e.g. Accounts Payable) to drive operational efficiencies and maximum value-add to the business

MY QUALIFICATIONS:

- Finished apprenticeship or Bachelor/Master Degree, ideally with focus on supply chain/commercial
- Experience in Direct Procurement as Sourcing Manager/Specialist or similar position
- Good knowledge of MS-Office, Google Tools and SAP
- Business level fluency in English is needed; German is a plus
- Excellent communication through all hierarchy levels
- Excellent analytical & negotiation skills
- High commitment and ability to drive things
- Team player
- Strong business acumen, strategic and innovative thinking skills
- Ability to challenge the status quo and to work independently, build trust, win support and influence without authority

MY BENEFITS:

- Renowned medical device company
- International environment
- Interesting entry-level position

ABOUT HAYS:

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MY CONTACT AT HAYS:

My contact person
David Justus Gareis

Reference number
718183/1

Contact
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +41-(0)61-2250596