Over de functieWhat will you do?Create and implement a category strategy for packaging materials (Glass, plastic, tools, metal/aluminum, rubber and other subcategories) for both sterile and non-sterile materialsLead and evaluate RFI/RFP, and provide bid award recommendations for approvalExecute successful supplier transitions aligned with global stakeholders and sponsorsEnsure short-term and long-term improvement in quality, cost and availability of materialsDevelop and execute fully integrated category strategy plans that meet organizational objectives and in specific the ESG goals.Maintain continuous in-depth knowledge of market conditions, industry trends, and developing new technologiesYou build relationships with key manufacturers and suppliers, making sure that we get the best quality against the most beneficial conditionsDevelop and implement strategies to mitigate supply riskYou are sourcing, selecting, and evaluating new and potential manufacturers, agents and suppliers globally.You negotiate the best conditions for Fagron on price, payment terms and service and deliver at least 3% YoY savingsYou discuss your performance and initiatives with Global Procurement, Manufacturing Sites and ManagementYou will work closely with our quality department, because they set the requirements of the products you will source.Wat wij vragenEducation:Minimum bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement & supply chain or other related degrees in pharmaceuticals or chemistryCIPS, APICS or CPSM highly desirableOther certifications such as Project Management (Prince2 or PMP) or Lean Six Sigma / Black Belt are considered a plusDesired skills and behaviour:Interpersonal skills and creativityProject Management and Lean/ Agile mindsetCustomer-oriented and "action+ solution" orientedExcellent commercial skills and a natural talent for negotiationAnalytical competency to review large amount of data and summarize to leadership teamKnowledge on logistics operations of highly regulated materialsAbility to lead cross-functional teamsUnderstanding of GMPYour profile5+ years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry5+ years of category sourcing managementExperience in procurement of packagingFluent in English. Other languages like Portuguese or Spanish are considered an advantageYou can handle stress, deadlines and pressureCore values: decisive, pro-active, communicative and flexibleWilling to be hands-on and build together the Global Procurement & Supply Management (PSM) structureWat wij biedenWe offer a unique working environment where talent and ambition can develop to its fullest. We have an open and informal organization culture, where you need to be able to work independently. Fagron is a young, professional and ambitious company with plenty of growth opportunities and we will offer you competitive compensation.Over het bedrijfFagron is the global market leader in pharmaceutical medicine, and its products are sold to more than 200,000 customers in over 60 countries.The goal of Fagron is: "Together we create the future of personalizing medicine". Fagron, together with prescribers, pharmacists, and customers, strives to improve medications and help the patient. From our position as market leader, we act locally and think internationally.To accelerate our growth strategy, we are continuously looking for talented professionals. We are currently recruiting a: Global Category Manager Packaging Materials
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