Sourcing Manager

**Project**:
For our customer Roche Diagnostics International AG based in Rotkreuz we are looking for a highly qualified Sourcing Manager

**Background**:
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.
The Procurement Delivery team enhances flexibility and provides end-to-end sourcing support, from BOM development through the product life cycle. By maintaining a local Procurement presence focused on continuous improvement, we ensure the global procurement model remains integrated with manufacturing. Our department supports all sites locally, meeting site specific requirements and successfully implementing global and regional projects, ensuring seamless alignment and operational efficiency. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for the execution of Direct Procurement Operations activities within a specific region, country, or site, as well as supplier management responsibilities (negotiating, contracting, performance management) in alignment with the Category Management team. As a member of the Direct Procurement Operations team, the role involves executing various value-add activities such as first-level
escalation from business stakeholders, master data management, supplier performance management, and driving cost savings/continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum value-add to Operations.

**Tasks & Responsibilities**:
received directly or indirectly
- Leverage applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to
determine the best method for driving value
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and operating procedures
- Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
- Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
- Maintain strong information flows back to the Category Management teams in the event of high-value or non-standard requests, opportunities to aggregate demand, and regular submission of operations data and requirements to develop new strategies
- Collaborate with relevant business support functions (e.g., Accounts Payable) to drive operational efficiencies and maximize value-add to the business
- Ensure Direct Procurement Operations targets and metrics on customer service are delivered. Track and monitor these metrics, escalating issues as they arise

**Must Haves**:

- University degree - in either business administration or a technical discipline plus
- 3+ years of procurement experience with technical products, with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems
- Knowledge of business enterprise tools (e.g., SAP P1U) and overall procurement processes/methodologies
- Strong understanding of internal stakeholder functions and requirements, as well as stakeholder management
- Fluent in English as well as in German

**Nice to Have**:

- Procurement background within a product-oriented industry is beneficial - For example: manufacturing, medical devices, automotive, electronic or other relevant industries
- Project management experience with the tools and methodologies

**Reference No.**: 923624SGR
**Role**: Sourcing Manager **Industry**: Pharma **Workplace**: Rotkreuz **Workload**: 100% **Start**: 15.10.2024 **Duration**: 12++ **Deadline** : 10.09.2024

**Job Type**: 80-100%

Work Location: On the road