.Job DescriptionDo you want to join a market-leading organization dedicated to advancing Animal Health through innovative, compliant and competitive global supplier management?
Then we are looking for you!
For our Commercial Indirect Procurement organization, based in Boxmeer (NLD), Vienna (AUT), Prague (CZE), Madrid (ESP) or Salamanca (ESP) we are looking for a:Senior Specialist - Indirect ProcurementWelcome to our team!The Senior Specialist in Indirect Procurement will conduct strategic analyses of suppliers, supply markets, and supply chains within the commercial services categories of spending.
This position falls under the Animal Health Global Supplier Management (AH GSM) team, specifically within the Integrated Logistics category and its sub-categories, with a primary focus on global transportation activities.
You will report to the Global Category Lead of Logistics, Associate Director.About the positionWe are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you will actively support category management, contract management, risk management, stakeholder management, and supplier value management.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and you will build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across Global Human Health Procurement, country operations leads, country finance leads, and suppliers.Key responsibilitiesSupplier and Supply Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analyses of suppliers and supply markets, leveraging data-driven insights to support Sourcing activities effectively.
Your unique insights will be pivotal in facilitating informed decision-making processes at all levels.Cost Modeling: Develop and maintain comprehensive cost models and contract price analyses for a diverse range of services.
This involves engaging with freight forwarders to understand their cost structures and identify areas for potential savings.
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess logistics solutions and its costs, negotiate optimal freight rates, and establish key performance metrics to monitor and evaluate supplier effectiveness, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with business objectives.Negotiation Planning and Execution: Design and implement detailed pre-negotiation strategies, lead extensive negotiation sessions with suppliers, and conduct thorough post-negotiation debriefs to ensure alignment on follow-up actions and lessons learned to ensure best rates and market conditions.Sourcing Strategy with Sustainability Focus: Create, execute, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Ensure that proposals from suppliers include sustainability practices, such as waste reduction, energy efficiency, and environmentally friendly materials.
Evaluate and synthesize information with an emphasis on how suppliers' sustainability initiatives align with Scope 3 reduction goals and overall sourcing strategies