Procurement Manager (Pharma)

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Procurement Manager (Pharma)

Industry: Pharma

This role is advertised anonymously to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive business initiatives.

Role Overview

We are a dynamic, international pharmaceutical company looking for a motivated Procurement Manager to strengthen our team. In this role, you will lead our procurement function, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensure a reliable supply of our products.

You're an outgoing personality who enjoys building new connections, taking ownership, and driving results? This is your chance to make a real impact and help us grow. Even if your background is in sales or you've been self-employed before, we also welcome career changers who bring drive and a strong business mindset.

• Leadership Skills
• Lead the Procurement team, ensuring smooth operations and clear communication.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals, delegate effectively, and provide guidance and feedback.
• Supplier & Partner Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new manufacturing partners.
• Represent the company professionally in supplier search, negotiations, and partnership building, ensuring reliability, quality, and adherence to agreed timelines.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best terms and ensure supplier commitment.
• Frquently travel to manufacturers and suppliers, to build partnerships face-to-face and oversee operations directly on-site.
• Manage supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and complaint resolution.
• Supply Chain Operations
• Bridge the gap between strategic supply chain management (planning, forecasting) and operational procurement, ensuring alignment and coordination within your team.
• Establish, monitor, and improve procurement processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with regulatory, logistics, finance, and marketing teams to align procurement with business needs.
• Monitor KPIs, prepare regular management reports, and provide strategic recommendations.

• Bachelor- or Masterdegree.
• Several years of work experience in a competitive business environment i.e. procurement, supply chain, sales.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or FMCG sector strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills: you know how to win people over and build trust.
• Proactive mindset: you take initiative, anticipate challenges, and deliver solutions.
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence in representing the company externally.
• Hands-on attitude with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, international environment.
• Fluent in English, German is an asset.
• Valid driving license and travel documents.

• Opportunity to shape and lead a growing procurement function across international hubs.
• Work closely with global colleagues in a dynamic, fast-moving pharmaceutical company.
• Independent working position.
• An environment that values innovation, long-term vision, and employee retention.
• Offices located in Lieboch.
• Competitive salary starting at EUR3,800 gross per month, with willingness to increase based on experience and qualifications.