Sourcing Manager

**Sourcing Manager (M/F/d) - procurement / business / Supply Chain / technical / Life Sciences**

**Project**:For our customer Roche Diagnostics International AG based in Rotkreuz we are looking for a qualified Sourcing Manager (M/F/d)

**Background**:
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 team member in the Direct Procurement Operations team, the role is responsible for executing various value-add activities including, but not limited to, 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**:

- Ensuring all procurement requests are executed in line with category guidance, and in compliance with relevant policies, standards, Guidelines, and operating procedures, including preferred supplier arrangements and contracting requirements
- Execute procurement requests in line with category guidance and compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Business stakeholders to understand and execute relevant procurement processes.
- Work with Category Management teams to address end-user requirements and identify opportunities for aggregation and leverage
- Ensure consistent value delivery through continuous improvement methodologies, operational efficiencies, and optimal supplier performance
- Collaborate with legal and contracting functions for contracting activities, including the preparation and review of master agreements, statements of work, change orders
- Understand end user requirements as received directly or indirectly
- Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request.
- Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards and operating procedures in order to maintain the organization’s right to operate.
- Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
- Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
- Maintain information flows back to the Category Management teams

**Must Haves**:

- University degree in business/Supply Chain or similar degree
- Min. 3 years procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
- Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
- Sourcing management experience in a technical field (electronics, mechanics)
- Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
- Business level fluency in English
- Knowledge of business enterprise tools (SAP)
- Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
- Teamplayer

**Nice to have**:

- Post graduate business related qualification
- Documented international Strategic Sourcing or cost reduction experience.
- Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies
- Life Sciences experience
- Professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications
- Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools
- Competence or fluency in German language is strongly encouraged
- Business related degree preferable
- German min. B2

**Reference Nr.**:924343OK

**Role: Sourcing Manager (M/F/d)**

**Industrie**:Pharma

**Workplace**:Rotkreuz

**Pensum: 80-100%**

**Start**:asap (latest Start Date: 01.10.2025)

**Duration: 12 months +**

Art der Stelle: 100%

Arbeitsort: Mobil