Head Procurement EU API (d/f/m) / Vodja nabave farmacevtskih učinkovin za E at SANDOZ INC

, , Slovenia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Pharmaceutical Industry, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Leadership, Sourcing Strategies, KPI Tracking, Communication, Cultural Adaptability, Business Strategy, Team Coordination, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Investment Planning

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary The future is ours to shape! Job Description Head Procurement EU API leads the European API purchasing organization, driving maximum value through global, regional, and local sourcing initiatives. This role oversees site-level API procurement while coordinating a team of category managers and experts to support internal stakeholders and ensure Sandoz secures the best overall cost through strong supplier advantage. Key Responsibilities: Prepare an annual purchasing strategy for the API category Europe and ensure it is aligned to Global Procurement Strategies. Direct the development of annual Procurement business plans and tactical plans in line with agreed sourcing strategy, ensuring full alignment with unit, and set stretch targets for the team, benchmarking versus best in class external organizations, and measure achievement of objectives against KPIs. Direct the identification of sourcing strategies (preferred suppliers, outsourcing) and identify, engage and manage the relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and exert significant influence to drive Procurement projects. Direct the negotiation of agreements and lead the establishment of contracts to decrease total cost with specified quality and service levels and ensure supply security, and ensure that savings are tracked according to group guidelines ($100-$750m). Direct the implementation and utilization of Procurement systems and tools in Countries and ensure consistent tracking of savings and other Procurement KPIs, according to group policies. Demonstrate thought leadership related to the identification, implementation and continuous improvement of sourcing best practices, systems and processes and policies alignment. Direct the preparation and finalization of Procurement investments plans and budgets. Oversee the coordination and development of Procurement teams (size 5-10). Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Sandoz products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable) What you will bring to the role: University Diploma in Natural or Social sciences 5-10 years experience in procurement in the pharmaceutical industry Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within diverse, international environments, adapting communication and leadership styles to different cultural contexts. Proven track record of working seamlessly across regions, functions, and organizational levels to drive alignment, influence stakeholders, and deliver shared objectives. Strong experience leading complex, high‑value negotiations Ability to define and implement strategies that support long‑term business goals People leadership and project management skills Fluent in written and spoken English. You’ll receive: Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (WellBeat), Unlimited learning and development opportunities. Possible job locations: Slovenia (Ljubljana) We offer a permanent contract. You are kindly invited to submit your application in English language, including CV, by 31.1.2026. Why Sandoz? Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged! The future is ours to shape! Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. #Sandoz ____________________________________________________________ Vodja nabave farmacevtskih učinkovin za EU vodi evropsko organizacijo nabave API‑jev ter ustvarja največjo možno vrednost z globalnimi, regionalnimi in lokalnimi nabavnimi strategijami. Delovno mesto zajema vodenje nabave API‑jev na ravni posameznih lokacij ter koordinacijo ekipe kategorijskih menedžerjev in strokovnjakov, ki podpirajo interne deležnike ter zagotavljajo, da Sandoz dosega najboljšo skupno stroškovno učinkovitost z izkoriščanjem konkurenčnih prednosti dobaviteljev. Ključne odgovornosti: Priprava letne nabavne strategije za kategorijo API Evropa in zagotovitev njene uskladitve z globalnimi nabavnimi strategijami. Usmerjanje razvoja letnih poslovnih in taktičnih načrtov nabave v skladu z dogovorjeno strategijo, postavljanje ambicioznih ciljev za ekipo, primerjava z najboljšimi praksami zunanjih organizacij ter merjenje doseganja ciljev s pomočjo KPI‑jev. Vodenje identifikacije nabavnih strategij (prednostni dobavitelji, zunanje izvajanje), ter prepoznavanje, vključenost in upravljanje ključnih notranjih deležnikov in zunanjih dobaviteljev, z visokim vplivom na uspešno izvedbo nabavnih projektov. Vodenje pogajanj ter priprave pogodb, z namenom znižanja skupnih stroškov ob zagotavljanju dogovorjene kakovosti in ravni storitev ter varnosti dobave; zagotavljanje sledenja prihrankom skladno s skupinskimi smernicami (100–750 mio USD). Usmerjanje implementacije in uporabe nabavnih orodij in sistemov v državah ter zagotavljanje doslednega spremljanja prihrankov in drugih nabavnih KPI‑jev skladno s skupinskimi politikami. Zagotavljanje miselnega voditeljstva na področju prepoznavanja, uvajanja in nenehnega izboljševanja najboljših praks, sistemov, procesov in politik na področju nabave. Vodenje priprave in zaključevanja investicijskih načrtov in proračunov za nabavo. Nadzor nad koordinacijo in razvojem nabavnih ekip (velikost 5–10). Prijava tehničnih reklamacij / neželenih dogodkov / posebnih primerov, povezanih s proizvodi Sandoz, v 24 urah od prejema; distribucija marketinških vzorcev (kjer je to ustrezno). Vaš doprinos k delovnem mestu: Univerzitetna diploma iz naravoslovnih ali družboslovnih področij. 5–10 let izkušenj v nabavi v farmacevtski industriji. Dokazana sposobnost učinkovitega delovanja v raznolikih, mednarodnih okoljih ter prilagajanja komunikacijskih in vodstvenih slogov različnim kulturnim kontekstom. Dokazane izkušnje sodelovanja preko regij, funkcij in organizacijskih ravni z namenom usklajevanja, vplivanja na deležnike ter doseganja skupnih ciljev. Močne izkušnje pri vodenju kompleksnih, visoko vrednih pogajanj. Sposobnost definiranja in izvajanja strategij, ki podpirajo dolgoročne poslovne cilje. Vodstvene sposobnosti ter veščine projektnega vodenja. Odlično znanje angleškega jezika v pisni in ustni obliki. Kaj nudimo: Zaposlitev pri najuglednejšem delodajalcu v Sloveniji vam prinaša konkurenčen plačni paket, letni bonus, fleksibilen način dela z možnostjo prilagajanja urnika in delom od doma, pokojninsko shemo, shemo nagrajevanja in priznanja dosežkov, razširjeni program promocije zdravja na področju telesnega, duševnega in družbenega počutja (DobroBit) ter dogodke, neomejene priložnosti za učenje in razvoj. Možne lokacije dela: Slovenija (Ljubljana). Z izbranim kandidatom bomo sklenili delovno razmerje za nedoločen čas. Prijave z življenjepisom v angleškem jeziku lahko oddate najkasneje do 31.1.2026 preko spletne povezave. Zakaj Sandoz in Lek? Generična in podobna biološka zdravila so hrbtenica svetovne industrije zdravil. Pri zagotavljanju več kot 900 milijonov terapij s Sandozevimi zdravili bolnikom po vsem svetu, sodeluje 20.000 ljudi več kot 100 narodnosti. Na ta dosežek smo ponosni, a si želimo še več! Z naložbami v nove razvojne zmogljivosti, najsodobnejše proizvodne lokacije, nove pridobitve in partnerstva imamo priložnost oblikovati prihodnost Sandoza in Leka ter še večjemu številu bolnikov omogočiti trajnostni dostop do cenovno ugodnih in visokokakovostnih zdravil. Naša zagon in podjetniški duh temeljita na odprti kulturi sodelovanja, katere srce so naši talentirani in ambiciozni sodelavci ter sodelavke. V okolju, kjer je raznolikost dobrodošla in kjer se spodbuja osebna rast, imajo v zameno za uporabo svojih znanj, možnost v celoti izkusiti delo v agilnem in povezovalnem okolju in z možnostjo fleksibilnega in hibridnega dela razvijati svojo kariero. Prihodnost je v naših rokah! Predani smo raznolikosti in vključenosti: Sandoz se zavzema za raznolikost, enake možnosti in vključenost. Prizadevamo si za oblikovanje raznolikih timov, saj ti predstavljajo naše bolnike in skupnosti, ki jih oskrbujemo. #Sandoz #LI-Hybrid Skills Desired Our Purpose here at Sandoz is pioneering access for patients. As the global leader in 'off-patent' high quality medicines, we are able to make medicine more affordable and accessible. Our broad global portfolio comprises of approximately 1,300 quality biosimilar and generic medicines, enabling us to provide more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries per year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! Powered by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for dedication and skills, experience a flexible, collaborative & inclusive culture where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is nurtured!

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Responsibilities

The Head Procurement EU API leads the European API purchasing organization and prepares an annual purchasing strategy aligned with global procurement strategies. This role involves overseeing site-level API procurement and coordinating a team to ensure optimal supplier relationships and cost efficiency.