As a Senior Supply Order Manager, you will provide an enhanced level of responsibility and team support for smooth transactional execution between complex external suppliers and the respective inter-company and third-party customers.You will act as competent counterpart between assigned external suppliers and various functions to guarantee high customer service level, whilst aiming to achieve operational excellence in terms of quality, cost, and compliance.Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:Developing and managing the relationship with external suppliers and customers for all supply-related matters to guarantee high customer service levels.Driving, as part of the interdisciplinary team, tactical decisions with responsibility to build a bridge between different functions such as LCM, AQ, Quality, SCM, SRM, and the final system.Monitoring and maintaining correct system transactions related to order management processes according to defined business cases based on planning and master data parameters, including the up-to-date status of the order at any point in time.Ensuring timely and smooth transmission of purchase orders to external suppliers.Performing order confirmation and inbound system booking according to the business case.Ensuring adherence to change management (change requests) for assigned suppliers.Driving and maintaining a close relationship and involving other functions (Life Cycle Management, QA, Supply Chain, Finance, Artwork, Logistics) to ensure regulatory and quality-compliant product supply.Participating in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions of production flow.Ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements (including record management) and continuous improvement of quality-relevant processes within the area of responsibility.Leading and supporting complex projects within the Order Management function and participating in cross-functional projects.Overseeing day-to-day operations for specified business cases.Essential Requirements:At least a higher education (bachelor's degree) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Industrial Engineering, or at least vocational education in commercial professions complemented by additional training in business administration resp. supply chain management.Fluent in English. Additional/local languages represent an advantage.At least 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain role in Health Care, Consumer Goods, Chemical or another process industry.Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain processes incl. customer service and vendor management.Good understanding of ERP implementation methodology.Computer literacy: Office applications (Excel, Power Point, WinWord) and Visio.Advanced knowledge of SAP.Proven project management experience, ideally in a cross-functional project.Well-structured conceptual thinking skills and process orientation.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.You'll receive:Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities.Possible job locations: Ljubljana, Slovenia or Madrid, Spain.We offer permanent contract with a probation period of 6 months. You are kindly invited to submit your application, including your CV, by 22.11.2024.Why Sandoz?Sandoz, a leader in Generic and Biosimilar medicines, has touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year. We have an ambition to do more!With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and personal growth is encouraged!Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/sandoztalentpool
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