Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Your Role:
1. Leadership & Strategy

•    Manage Sourcing Projects of high complexity and collaborates in cross functional teams
•    Actively lead  the development of the global / regional sourcing strategies and initiatives
•    Ensure and promote effective communication and co-operation within the Sourcing network (direct and indirect categories)

2. Stakeholder management
•    Establish close relationship with the Global/Regional stakeholders they regularly interact with as part of their sourcing/supplier management activities
•    Engage in a consultative manner to develop value added opportunities and actively manage the demand 
•    Report regularly on their key results and activities
•    May act as a Business Partner for Business or/and Operations at all levels of the organization including senior management level
•    May act as a site lead for defined sites of medium to big size

3. Sourcing
•    Member or leader of the Category Team(s) functionally and collaborate in the strategy definition and objective setting process of the respective category
•    Manage the portfolio being accountable for the savings development in their respective areas of responsibility, actively propose new saving projects
•    Implement and conduct risk management process, and ensure availability of mitigation plans for key materials and/or services
•    Lead/participate in strategic negotiations including agreements or strategic meetings with key suppliers 
•    Identify, qualify and develop best in class suppliers 
•    Actively contribute to Strategic Supplier Development as part of the SRM program
•    Conduct supplier performance evaluations
•    Run the sourcing projects in their area of responsibility, including the RFI/RFP process and participation in make-buy conversion decisions
•    Ensure compliance with contract management process and other relevant SOPs
•    Support the sustainability program within her/his area

4. Organization efficiency
•    Support and interact with the MBS/SBS organizations and ensure a transfer of information and tasks as needed
•    Escalate issues as they appear to Sourcing Category team or Sourcing line manager
•    Drive, promote and contribute to the 3S (stop, standardize and simplify) approach to increase efficiency in her/his area 

Who You Are:

•    Requires a graduate background plus substantial to extensive professional experience in relevant disciplines (mature professional >5 years). Requires advanced knowledge and experience in own discipline and beyond. 
•    Work experience preferably in a large multi-national organization in the Life Science or Medical Device industry, in a global, matrixed organization supporting and leading strategic sourcing/category management with minimal guidance
•    Experienced performing in a fast-paced, goal oriented and time-sensitive environment
•    Knowledge of manufacturing processes in the respective category preferred with understanding of cGMP manufacturing practices a plus
•    Requires advanced to deep and/or broad knowledge and experience in own discipline and beyond which may also require advanced market knowledge.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!