Senior Group Purchasing Process Specialist
Core
Drive global and local purchasing initiatives, lead category strategy implementation, and perform in-depth cost and savings analyses to empower strategic decisions.
Role type
Senior Group Purchasing Process Specialist
Builds
New purchasing processes, associated tools, and change management plans
Domain
Global strategic procurement in life sciences
Required skills
Strategic procurement, process transformation, change management, stakeholder engagement, market research, budget monitoring, supplier evaluation, project management, analytical skills, compliance management
Preferred skills
Global multinational experience, process orientation, independent entity experience, out-of-the-box thinking, problem-solving, cultural awareness
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of purchasing strategies; Deploy new processes and tools with change management plans; Monitor and improve deployed processes; Establish process transformation projects; Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders; Monitor project budgets; Conduct market research for supplier evaluation; Maintain procurement records and support KPIs; Ensure compliance with regulations and policies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities