WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a diverse and international role where you will collaborate extensively both within Orion and with external suppliers. You will have skilled colleagues who will support you in achieving your goals. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your expertise and learn new skills, such as exploring advancements in AI, data analysis tools, and gaining deeper insights into the pharmaceutical industry’s business dynamics.
If you are looking for a challenging role within the field of supply chain, and a place with a great team of professionals, don’t miss this opportunity to try something new!
At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.
Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/ .

OUR EXPECTATIONS

We are looking for positive, dynamic and proactive person, who accepts demanding goals and shows drive and determination towards fulfilling them. A positive can-do attitude with excellent co-operation and networking skills are essential to have in this role.

• An applicable university degree
• Enthusiasm towards working in supplier management, procurement and sourcing
• Business oriented mindset and ability to handle with multiple tasks
• Skills and experience in supply chain activities and strategic procurement or another relevant field
• Excellent co-operation, leadership and networking skills
• An eye for details, but also understanding of the big picture
• Relevant experience from pharmaceutical industry (e.g., from supplier management, procurement, production, product life-cycle management, or quality management) is an advantage

• Experience and enthusiasm with analytical tools is an advantageFluent in English and Finnish

UNIT DESCRIPTION

The mission of Animal Health is to improve the quality of life for animals. Animal Health manufactures and markets in-house developed medicines as well as numerous generic drugs for both companion and livestock animals. We are committed to making daily life healthier and less stressful for both animals and the people who care for them.
We produce and distribute over 300 veterinary medicines and are present in over 100 markets around the world servicing the needs of our customers in both the companion animal and livestock sectors. Our manufacturing and supply chain operations are located in France and Belgium.
Animal health is a diverse team of over 300 professionals, based in 13 countries across Europe and Vietnam. We operate as one unified team, bringing together expertise from various departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain, R&D, Quality Management, HR, Finance, and IT. The Animal Health culture that we foster is one of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, where everyone feels empowered to contribute and challenge the status quo. We aim to prioritize the customer and work together toward shared goals.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sourcing Manager to join our team.
In your role as a Sourcing Manager, you would ensure product availability and cost competitiveness by leading the supplier relationship process within your supplier portfolio. Driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain process and optimising end-to-end supply chain efficiency would be part of your responsibilities. With your contribution, you would ensure that service level, total cost and launch targets are achieved. This involves both operational and managerial tasks related to the supplier relationships. Also, you would work in close relationship with AH Business Manager, Pet Health Care for sourcing new suppliers and/or pet products.
You would report to the Head of External Supply Operations, Animal Health Products.
The position is a fixed-term assignment for two-years, and is based in Espoo or Turku, Finland. The work requires some travelling abroad but mainly you work in the office or remotely (hybrid work possibility).

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You manage a selected supplier base in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• You manage the supply, availability and profitability of the products.
• You support new business opportunities, secure on-time launches and contribute to projects.
• You plan and lead strategic actions and risk management activities with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.You collaborate with several internal stakeholders such as business, quality, product lifecycle management, regulatory affairs and packaging technology.

We are looking for positive, dynamic and proactive person, who accepts demanding goals and shows drive and determination towards fulfilling them. A positive can-do attitude with excellent co-operation and networking skills are essential to have in this role.

• An applicable university degree
• Enthusiasm towards working in supplier management, procurement and sourcing
• Business oriented mindset and ability to handle with multiple tasks
• Skills and experience in supply chain activities and strategic procurement or another relevant field
• Excellent co-operation, leadership and networking skills
• An eye for details, but also understanding of the big picture
• Relevant experience from pharmaceutical industry (e.g., from supplier management, procurement, production, product life-cycle management, or quality management) is an advantage
• Experience and enthusiasm with analytical tools is an advantageFluent in English and Finnis