Purpose and scope:
execute category strategy, drive key sourcing activities and act as a business partner to the key stakeholders of the organization.
tasks and responsibilities:
strategy execution
* supports the category strategy creation and ensures execution of category strategies in the assigned country
* is an active part of the extended team for assigned country
* providing insights on the local/ regional market
* presents decision recommendation to the decision board to ensure a transparent and aligned decision making.
business partnering
* identifies key stakeholders and acts as business partner to them.
* with internal and/ or external stakeholders, creates a clear vision and value proposition for procurement
* works with stakeholders to identify short and long-term plans for creating value (eg, sourcing plans, roadmaps)
* becomes a trusted advisor for key suppliers, and senior stakeholders for strategic advice and counsel.
supplier management and selection
* conducts complex supplier selection activities and management of formal strategic sourcing and rfx processes including supplier identification, supplier due diligence activities and owns supplier life-cycle management. Identifies relevant stakeholders for the sourcing event and manages them as a project team.
* drives and conducts price and contract negotiations with a high degree of autonomy, in alignment with business stakeholders and procurement functions as required.
* works with a high degree of autonomy and takes decisions within assigned area of responsibility. Presents results and recommendations for management decisions to relevant decision boards and stakeholders.
* coaches, supervises and collaborates with sourcing specialists for specified sourcing initiatives and supplier management.
* champions use of esourcing, spend visibility, and r2p tools; leverages and utilizes eauctions where appropriate.
* for assigned areas, resolves diligently quality, supply, or any other issues in close collaboration with the local and regional stakeholders.
analysis and documentation
* performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, "should cost" modelling, benchmarking and total cost of ownership (tco).
* generates proposal/ quote comparisons and compiles detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
* ensures full documentation (rfqs documents, contracts, and data & price maintenance at each sourcing project closure.)
risk management and ethical standards
* evaluates financial stability of suppliers and manages supplier risks as needed while considering the local plans, regulations, and specificities.
* demonstrates the highest ethical standards and ensures fresenius medical care procedures are adopted and followed.
required training and education:
university degree in economics, business administration or respectively equal educational training incl. relevant work experience
experience:
* minimum 5 years professional experience within tactical procurement
* extensive purchasing experience in an international context, healthcare sector preferred
* knowledge of industry-specific rules and regulations as well as industry standards
* understands the business environment
* collects, handles, and analyses diverse data types while leveraging digital communication technologies.
* delivers structured and compelling strategies based on data-driven insights, stakeholder needs and business objectives.
* embraces change and new ideas as well as formulates and applies creative responses to problems.
* communicates effectively
* drives negotiations for strong outcomes including optimal financial and operational results.
* collaborates to create and manage contracts aligned with legal standards.
* takes an organized approach to managing projects, including defining a clear scope, key deliverables and timeline that is communicated regularly to stakeholders.
* demonstrates and applies a holistic procurement approach based on a deep internal & external analysis jointly with strong stakeholder engagement and a long-term vision and strategy.
* develops and applies a methodology for selecting, negotiating, contracting, and implementing supplier agreement(s) with the aim of reducing the total costs of purchased materials/goods/services while maintaining and improving levels of quality, service, and technology.
* ms office
* fluent english; other languages a plus
* flexibility for occasional business travelling (10%)
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