Senior Category Manager at Boehringer Ingelheim

Berlin, Berlin, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 26

Experience

18 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industry

Retail & E-Commerce

Description

You make a significant impact on the success of the Global Sourcing Clinical Development team by applying your strategic strength, persuasiveness and assertiveness. You will be responsible for sourcing activities within global Human Pharma’s clinical services categories.
You assume responsibility for a worldwide category, managed in a highly centralised manner, by consistently challenging the existing status quo. Identifying enhancements and convincing the upper management to follow new ways of working will be part of your responsibility
You act as global supplier manager for core service providers, establishing and enforcing a robust governance system to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
One of the key aims of this role is to further develop and strengthen relationships with external strategic partners. In parallel, you closely monitor the market and identify suppliers that best fit business needs.
You continuously observe supply markets, search for new partners, service providers and solutions, while analysing and mitigating risks within the category.
You manage a high volume of sourcing requests independently and ensure successful negotiation outcomes. Resulting contracts are managed in close alignment with internal business partners.
You work closely with cross‑functional teams to implement cutting edge methods of working and contribute to improvements in speed, cost efficiency, value generation, use of new technologies and optimisation of buying channels
You support the development and upskilling of sourcing colleagues through training and mentorship.

Requirements

A master’s degree in business administration or an equivalent professional qualification; candidates with a bachelor’s degree combined with relevant professional experience will also be considered
Strong experience in global sourcing / procurement operations within a Pharma, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or Biotech environment, as well as experience running early clinical trials with Clinical Pharmacology Units. Please note that experience in both areas is a mandatory requirement
Knowledge of market intelligence and sourcing practices related to Clinical Development services; experience with fully outsourced clinical trials is considered an additional asset
A solid understanding of established sourcing methodologies, including demand management, market and supplier analysis, compliance management, due diligence, risk management, supplier relationship management, contract management, and negotiation techniques
Extensive experience working on international projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams comprising both internal and external stakeholders
Open‑minded, motivated and persuasive approach, combined with strong internal and external relationship management skills and willingness to take on responsibility
Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in diverse, cross‑functional and international teams
Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in German would be an advantage

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcome

Responsibilities

You make a significant impact on the success of the Global Sourcing Clinical Development team by applying your strategic strength, persuasiveness and assertiveness. You will be responsible for sourcing activities within global Human Pharma’s clinical services categories.
You assume responsibility for a worldwide category, managed in a highly centralised manner, by consistently challenging the existing status quo. Identifying enhancements and convincing the upper management to follow new ways of working will be part of your responsibility
You act as global supplier manager for core service providers, establishing and enforcing a robust governance system to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
One of the key aims of this role is to further develop and strengthen relationships with external strategic partners. In parallel, you closely monitor the market and identify suppliers that best fit business needs.
You continuously observe supply markets, search for new partners, service providers and solutions, while analysing and mitigating risks within the category.
You manage a high volume of sourcing requests independently and ensure successful negotiation outcomes. Resulting contracts are managed in close alignment with internal business partners.
You work closely with cross‑functional teams to implement cutting edge methods of working and contribute to improvements in speed, cost efficiency, value generation, use of new technologies and optimisation of buying channels
You support the development and upskilling of sourcing colleagues through training and mentorship.

Requirements

A master’s degree in business administration or an equivalent professional qualification; candidates with a bachelor’s degree combined with relevant professional experience will also be considered
Strong experience in global sourcing / procurement operations within a Pharma, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or Biotech environment, as well as experience running early clinical trials with Clinical Pharmacology Units. Please note that experience in both areas is a mandatory requirement
Knowledge of market intelligence and sourcing practices related to Clinical Development services; experience with fully outsourced clinical trials is considered an additional asset
A solid understanding of established sourcing methodologies, including demand management, market and supplier analysis, compliance management, due diligence, risk management, supplier relationship management, contract management, and negotiation techniques
Extensive experience working on international projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams comprising both internal and external stakeholders
Open‑minded, motivated and persuasive approach, combined with strong internal and external relationship management skills and willingness to take on responsibility
Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in diverse, cross‑functional and international teams
Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in German would be an advantage

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcome