Sourcing Manager at Orion Pharma

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Management, Supply Chain Performance, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Negotiation, Cooperation, Networking, Cost Competitiveness, Product Availability, Strategic Actions, Analytical Tools, Ownership, Proactive, Self-Driven, Detail Oriented

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

About your role We are now looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Sourcing Manager to strengthen our growing Consumer Health procurement category. The portfolio covers non-prescription medicines, medical devices, food supplements, and cosmetics. The position offers a great opportunity to manage the end-to-end supply chain of a dedicated portfolio and provides a versatile outlook on the pharmaceutical industry. In your role as a Sourcing Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring product availability, cost competitiveness, and supply chain performance by leading the cross-functional supplier management process within your supplier portfolio. Driving continuous improvement throughout the end-to-end supply chain process and optimizing its efficiency are part of your responsibilities. You work in close cooperation with several internal stakeholders including Operative Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Lifecycle Management, Packaging Technology, Commercial Operations, and Business. Through your contribution, you will ensure that service level, total cost, and growth targets are achieved. The role involves both operational and managerial tasks. You will report to the Head of External Supply Operations, Consumer Health. The position is permanent and located in Espoo or Turku. The role includes international travel, but work is mainly performed at the office or remotely (hybrid work possibility). Your key responsibilities Manage a selected supplier base in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Manage the supply, availability, and profitability of your product portfolio. Plan and lead strategic actions and risk management activities together with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. Secure on-time launches, support new business opportunities, and contribute to projects. What we offer We offer a diverse and international role where you will collaborate extensively both with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. You will have skilled colleagues who will support you in achieving your goals. If you are looking for a challenging role within the field of supply chain and a workplace 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 a positive and proactive professional who accepts demanding goals and shows drive and determination in achieving them. Enthusiasm for working in procurement and supplier management, a positive can-do attitude, and strong ownership along with excellent cooperation, networking, and negotiation skills are essential to have in this role. An applicable university degree Experience in supply chain and strategic procurement or another relevant field Business-oriented mindset, self-driven, and ability to handle multiple tasks An eye for detail, but also an understanding of the big picture Fluent in English and Finnish Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. from procurement, production, life-cycle management, or quality management) as well as experience with and enthusiasm for analytical tools is an advantage. How to apply and additional information If you feel ready to challenge yourself and join us in building well-being, apply now and submit your application including your CV by 1st of March. Please note that we will begin reviewing applications during the application period, so we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. For further information, please contact Samuli Tuhkala, Head of External Supply Operations, Consumer Health, tel. +358 50 966 5818 on Fri 20th of February at 12.00-13.00 or Thu 26th of February at 12.00-13.00. Unit description Orion's Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from sourcing of raw materials to the manufacture of products, packaging and delivery to customers. We are also responsible for the industrialization of new products and product life cycle management. In Global Operations we have approximately 1,600 professionals working in Production, our external supplier network (Externally Sourced Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). In addition, the organization includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD&LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product lifecycle management) and Operations Development. The External Supply Operations (ESO) process is one of the three main processes within Orion Global Operations. We are responsible for the supplier management of a supplier portfolio that includes more than 150 suppliers globally. Our key targets are service level, total cost, and compliance (GMP/EHS). Our work directly impacts the success of Orion’s key business areas, and we work closely to align our targets with the business‑specific targets. Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years. We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future. Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more. We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest. About Orion

Responsibilities

The Sourcing Manager will be accountable for ensuring product availability, cost competitiveness, and supply chain performance by leading cross-functional supplier management for a dedicated portfolio covering non-prescription medicines, medical devices, food supplements, and cosmetics. Key tasks include managing the supplier base, planning strategic actions, securing on-time launches, and driving continuous improvement throughout the end-to-end supply chain process.