Senior Procurement Lead Site Services Spain & France

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

As a newly independent company we are focused on growth. We see growth as the engine powering everything we want to achieve for patients. It will allow us to innovate & pioneer greater access to high-quality medicines, but we can only do this by bringing the best and the brightest minds together.

The Senior Procurement Lead Site Services is responsible for performing the role of key contact point for procurement of services and investments at the assigned site(s) in the STO network. Responsibility for achieving global strategic procurement objectives at the country business level within the area of responsibility, as well as for successfully managing relevant KPIs related to productivity, compliance measurements, processes, user satisfaction, and, where necessary, people and employee development. Responsibility for introducing and monitoring preferred supplier concepts, with the aim of increasing value and reducing the number of suppliers. Responsibility also for successfully managing and developing relationships that are important for business with stakeholders and with key suppliers in the area of responsibility, with the goal of increasing value for Sandoz. If needed, responsible for supporting, coaching and leading a team with country procurement leads and for developing procurement capabilities and key talents. Acting in compliance with legislation, internal regulations, good practices, and business objectives. Responsibility for managing and developing colleagues
Located in Spain with flexibility to work from Barcelona - no international relocation support

Your responsibilities will include:

•  Ensure/implement strategic objectives for procurement of services and investments at the locations in scope, derived from the overall procurement strategy.
• Responsibility for objectives related to productivity and cost efficiency within the area of responsibility.
• Responsibility for key compliance metrics, such as compliance in ordering and process compliance in the area of responsibility.
• Provide support to centrally managed processes (e.g., Sandoz Financial Controls, TPRM – Third Party Risk Management).
• Successfully execute global, regional, and local projects across various categories and functions, ensuring alignment of key stakeholders and customer/user satisfaction.
• Manage the quality of end-to-end procurement processes at site/country level, including compliance with policies, strategies, and processes.
• Provide support to ensure smooth integration of service centers.
• Manage relationships with (management and executive) stakeholders.
• Act as the key contact point for stakeholders in the area of responsibility, building effective relationships based on mutual trust and understanding.
• Understand business priorities and ensure that procurement activities effectively support business strategies.
• Communicate important business information to local teams, global/regional category management, and procurement leads.
• Execute the Source-to-Contract process, including appropriate strategies, approaches, and methods: prepare and lead fact-based negotiations. Apply suitable negotiation tactics to achieve results that support business and procurement objectives.
• Manage and build effective relationships with key suppliers in the area of responsibility to ensure Sandoz gains value through cost efficiency and access to innovation.
• Ensure effective implementation of global supplier strategies (e.g., introduction of strategic suppliers, contractual principles, execution of global/regional contracts) at the local level.
• Manage local suppliers in the area of responsibility in line with business strategies and global procurement objectives and strategies (e.g., payment terms, tail spend supplier management, local supplier management processes).
•  Ensure effective communication between different Procurement functions.
• Act as the main contact for stakeholders for the relevant area of responsibility.
• Responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Implement and comply with all instructions and requirements to ensure safe work, environmental protection, and asset safeguarding.
• Perform other tasks defined in the annual goal-setting and performance review process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or based on special appointment.

What you need to bring to the role:

• University/Advanced level degree needed.
• Master’s Degree/other advanced degree in the Economics, Finance or related areas is preferred.
• Fluent English is a must (excellence in speaking and writing)
• Advanced Spanish or French are desirable.
• >10 years of relevant procurement experience
• >8 years of experience in Procurement, preferably within the pharmaceutical, FMCG, energy or automotive industry, in category management, supplier management, or related area, with a focus in the manufacturing site services domain.
• Business acumen and analytical thinker
• Strong collaboration, negotiation, project management or other leadership experience.

What You'll Receive
Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, 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 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 supported!
Join us!
Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.
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