Cencora, previously known as AmerisourceBergen, is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving lives. Ranked #21 on the Global Fortune 500, our team members are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures.

Our Shared Service Center in Lithuania is experiencing rapid growth and we have many diverse and exciting roles in Customer Service, Operations, IT, Finance and HR.  Join us and make a positive impact on human and animal health.

Job Details

The Sourcing Specialist works in cooperation with the Category Teams to support the development and execution of category practices for selected categories, including support of sourcing strategy definition, deployment and stakeholder alignment. With strong category focus the Sourcing Specialist drives and supports the execution of the sourcing projects and is the point of interaction between the Divisional & Country Teams.

Responsibilities:

The Sourcing Specialist is supporting the Category Managers to develop Category Strategies and sourcing project execution. Variances of the allocation of time can occur dependent on Category and level of experience.

Support the Category Manager in the identification of stakeholders in the initiation of the strategy development and sourcing execution projects

Actively engage with stakeholders as defined in alignment with the Category Manager throughout the strategy development and sourcing execution process

Ensure that the input from the stakeholder is considered in the process

Prepare the SCP documentation

Support the Category Manager in their role in providing analysis and support on the definition of the category spend baseline and category profile, including risk assessment and SRM strategy

Support development of Go-To-Market and negotiation strategies in alignment with the Category Manager and ensure proper documentation

Provide support during the supplier screening and supplier selection process

Assist in the development of Rfx

Support preparation of supplier communication packages

Prepare fact-based negotiation packages, in support of the Category Management team in the negotiation process

Support preparation of implementation plan

Define requirements and templates for analytics and market intelligence support

Coordinate the analytics and e-sourcing support from Cencora Procurement Centre of Excellence (CoE), ensuring that the requirement of the support is clearly defined, performance reviewed and all issues resolved

Perform Category Manager activities for projects with limited complexity

Manage the procurement strategy implementation / sourcing execution for less complex categories

Drive supplier performance by, for example, discussing lessons learned from one country and making sure that the supplier builds on those lessons learned to improve service levels in another country

Provide support to countries on a case-by-case basis to offset local skill gaps (bring specific category/technical knowledge to key stakeholder meetings and negotiations)

Develop category specific toolkits (i.e. excellence toolkits) and train Category Managers in adequate execution

Build up knowledge repository and encourage active enhancement by Category Managers based on local experience

Execute end-to-end sourcing projects for less complex categories (in alignment with the Category Managers

Participate in internal and external analysis (industry & supplier) in collaboration with Category Managers and in-country procurement Manager, as a member of the cross functional sourcing team

Support supplier selection and fact-based negotiations, reviewed, validated and signed off by the Category Manager

Support the Category Managers to assure business requirements are met in the region

Involve the business for actions related to supplier base optimisation, KPI implementation and follow up, etc.

Conduct spend map analysis to monitor spend and ensure that all local purchases follow the purchasing process

Continuously track forecasted vs. actual savings

Act as interface Interface between the Divisional & in-country Procurement organisation and the product development, planning and supply teams in the countries in alignment with the Category Manager. Provide insights on Procurement analytics and data to support the new product development.

Escalate issues to the Category Manager for their review and approval.

Education and work experience:Appropriate University/bachelor degree qualification is essential. A recognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset.Extensive knowledge of spend area at hand is preferred, with substantial professional experience in the same functional domain or other related positions.This role will require regular travel across markets within AHEurope as well as supplier visits.

Skills and Knowledge:

Insightful Analysis: Spend & Demand Analysis, Specification Analysis, Supply Market & Competitor Analysis, Value Chain & Total Cost Analysis

Game Changing Strategies: Value Identification, Risk Management & Commodity, Modelling, Sustainability, Strategy Development

Relentless Execution: Value Engineering, Tendering, Negotiation

Contracting / Legal Ability

Operations Excellence: Value Pipeline Management

Supplier Management, Category & Supply Chain Expertise, Reporting & Procurement Controlling, Procurement Applications & MDM

Ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and convincing way.

Ability to effectively apply project management toolkit and manage themselves or other resources.

Ability to build internal long term relationship and engage with stakeholders.

What Cencora offers

We offer a competitive annual bonus, life insurance from Day 1, a best-in-class health insurance package, and up to 6 fully paid benefit days a year. As a Cencora employee, you have the benefit of our referral bonus scheme, our boundless learning opportunities and our global Employee Assistance Program. We have a wonderful office location in Quadrum, equipped with everything you need for a small break at work and fresh snacks at all times. Become part of our purpose-driven, multicultural team now and help us create healthier futures

Full time

Gross Salary Range (Monthly)

€3,031.27 - €4,330.36

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