Sourcing Specialist

***Specialist, Global Direct Sourcing - Contract (Possibility to be Permanent) - Hybrid in Zug***

About the Role

We're looking for a
Specialist, Global Direct Sourcing
to join our clients Global Sourcing organization. This role supports the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, category management, and contract lifecycle management across global direct spend categories. You'll play a key role in driving cost efficiency, supplier excellence, and innovation across manufacturing and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support global sourcing, category, and supplier management initiatives to align with corporate strategy and supply chain KPIs.
• Lead sourcing activities for assigned commodities such as manufacturing and engineering services, contract sterilization, calibration and testing, and off-the-shelf or customized components.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance service levels.
• Manage supplier qualification, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to align sourcing decisions with business needs.
• Develop market intelligence and maintain awareness of supply base trends, risks, and innovations.
• Utilize Business Intelligence tools, spend analytics, and procurement data to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) and vendor governance programs, ensuring compliance with quality and sourcing policies.
• Ensure supply continuity through proactive risk management and supplier performance tracking.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives across the supplier base.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in
  Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Strategic Sourcing
  .
• Hands-on experience with
  SAP procurement/logistics
  and data extraction.
• Strong understanding of
  sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices
  , and contract negotiation.
• Technical or Supply Chain vocational diploma required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred
  .
• Proven experience executing sourcing strategies that achieve measurable business results.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of
  manufacturing principles, product commercialization, and supplier quality systems
  .
• Experience in a
  regulated industry
  (e.g., medical devices) and familiarity with
  ISO 13485 or GMP
  standards is a plus.
• Fluency in
  English
  (additional European languages a plus).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a
  remote and cross-functional global environment
  .

Ready to join a high-impact team driving digital transformation?

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please click 'apply' or contact Augustus Chukwuma (Recruitment Team Lead) at Planet Pharma for more information:

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