Hobson Prior are looking for a Senior Cluster Procurement Manager DACH to join a world-wide pharmaceutical company based in Switzerland. Our client focuses on providing pioneering medical solutions to improve the quality of people's lives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent as the first point of contact for stakeholders in the in their area of responsibility.
• You will drive and implement Cluster strategic goals from overall Procurement strategy.
• You are responsible for key compliance metrics such as PO-compliance, process compliance in their area of responsibility.
• Understand business priorities and ensure Procurement activities effectively support business strategies.
• Successful implementation of global, regional and country projects across categories & functions, ensure key stakeholder alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Accountable for productivity/cost efficiency targets in their area of responsibility.
• Manage quality of the country/cluster end-to-end Procurement process incl. compliance to policies, strategies and processes. Support seamless integration of capability centres into the end-to-end process.
• Executing the Source-to-Contract process including respective strategies, approaches and methods:
• Manage and build effective relationships with key suppliers in their area of responsibility to drive value for the organisation through cost effectiveness and access to innovation.
• Manage local supplier landscape in their area of responsibility in line with business strategies & global Procurement goals and strategies.

Key Skills:

• Strong communication with Impact.
• Innovation.
• Problem analysis & decision making.
• Relationship management and business partnering.

Requirements:

• University/Advanced degree is required.
• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Organization development or similar; Master's degree preferred.
• Additional qualifications (CIPS, Project Management, etc.) or similar professional qualifications preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of procurement experience in large multinational organization.
• 1-3 years of experience in managing people and team in an international environment.
• Experience in change management and leading through change.
• Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successful supplier negotiation and management.
• Proven track record of delivering the saving target and bringing value add through procurement processes.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• German and French are advantageous.

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