Requisition ID: 65276
Date: Mar 21, 2024
Location:Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Department: Procurement
Description:
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Location: Kiefernweg Campus, Eschweiler, NRW, Germany
Contract details: Permanent, Full-Time
Travel Requirement: up to 10%
Start date: asap
Contact Person: Katharina Steffens

JOB SUMMARY:

In this role the job holder will be responsible and accountable for developing, implementing and sustaining procurement plans and strategies for the global Category Sterilization and Glass. In this capacity, the job holder further transforms new market trends, potential sources and future technologies into solutions previously unknown to West.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business or technical field or related science
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in sourcing, supplier, category management or related functions
• Experience in manufacturing companies is preferred
• Experience in Category Management
• SAP knowledge
• Proficiency in English and good German skills is an advantage
• Supplier and contract management experience as well as negotiation skills
• Ability to work and communicate with senior leadership teams at manufacturing sites and global headquarters
• Strong change management and presentation skills, and strong analytical capabilities
  West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.
  

  LI-KS1

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and execute related sourcing initiatives to deliver optimal total cost of ownership, consolidate supplier base and drive efficiency through the chosen solutions
• Identify opportunities by means of profile and segment categorization, spend analysis, opportunity assessment and stakeholder mapping, finding, and implementing strategic sourcing solutions
• Performance of needs and situation analysis, research market trends and assessing supplier capabilities with a good knowledge of the global landscape of the sterilization and glass category
• Development of sourcing options by assessing the market, supplier and West positioning, determination of the go-to-market strategy, and developing a business case
• Perform strategic sourcing by launching activities for the category strategy and execution of the strategic sourcing project
• Performance of supplier relationship management to ensure continuous improvement and innovation, best in class pricing, product and service quality, continuity of goods and services, and alignment with internal stakeholders and company strategies
• Contribution to the annual budget process by providing reliable cost estimates and realistic forecasts
• Identify and assess risks and benefits of sourcing decisions and clearly present proposals to mitigate risks collaboratively, ensuring sustained product supply-quality-compliance