.Over de functie What 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 materials Lead and evaluate RFI/RFP, and provide bid award recommendations for approval Execute successful supplier transitions aligned with global stakeholders and sponsors Ensure short-term and long-term improvement in quality, cost and availability of materials Develop 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 technologies You build relationships with key manufacturers and suppliers, making sure that we get the best quality against the most beneficial conditions Develop and implement strategies to mitigate supply risk You 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 savings You discuss your performance and initiatives with Global Procurement, Manufacturing Sites and Management You will work closely with our quality department, because they set the requirements of the products you will source. Wat wij vragen Education: Minimum bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement & supply chain or other related degrees in pharmaceuticals or chemistry CIPS, APICS or CPSM highly desirable Other certifications such as Project Management (Prince2 or PMP) or Lean Six Sigma / Black Belt are considered a plus Desired skills and behaviour: Interpersonal skills and creativity Project Management and Lean/ Agile mindset Customer-oriented and "action+ solution" oriented Excellent commercial skills and a natural talent for negotiation Analytical competency to review large amount of data and summarize to leadership team Knowledge on logistics operations of highly regulated materials Ability to lead cross-functional teams Understanding of GMP Your profile 5+ years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry 5+ years of category sourcing management Experience in procurement of packaging Fluent in English. Other languages like Portuguese or Spanish are considered an advantage You can handle stress, deadlines and pressure Core values: decisive, pro-active, communicative and flexible Willing to be hands-on and build together the Global Procurement & Supply Management (PSM) structure Wat wij bieden We 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