Job Description

You\'re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we\'re also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That\'s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we\'re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That\'s Sharing Expertise.Manager/ Sr. Manager - ProcurementReference Code SCM00004-87631Duties and responsibilities

• - Category Strategy Development & Execution
• a. Lead the development and execution of a category strategy by working with business stakeholders and global / regional procurement colleagues.
• b. To gain a deep understanding of the business requirements, value chain, total costs, risks and opportunities in order to be able to challenge and deliver value improvements.
• c. Bring knowledge of suppliers and supply market expertise to the business, including identification and development of innovations.
• d. Plan and execute the procurement activity using B. Braun\'s \'Source to Contract\' process leading competitive tenders and / or negotiations for formal as well as ad hoc activities as required.
• - Supplier Management & Supplier Risk Management
• a. Take responsibility for supplier management, implementing supplier business reviews and other means of driving supplier performance in sustainable, systematic ways.
• b. Work with business stakeholders for the development and deployment of appropriate supplier performance targets and KPIs.
• c. Ensure suppliers have the capacity, financial stability, quality & technical capabilities to meet business requirements and put in place supplier development / risk mitigation plans as appropriate.
• - Operations, Reporting & Governance
• a. Operationally responsible for managing the Purchase Requisition process and approvals for the category in line with company policies and requirements.
• b. Accountable for cost savings and value creation in line with annual targets.
• c. Whilst functionally reporting through the procurement organization, the Category Manager must work in close collaboration with business stakeholders.
• d. Promote and ensure compliance to integrity and B. Braun\'s code of conduct.
• - Projects & assignments.
• a. Challenge sourcing activities, processes and existing practices to identify and implement value engineering and / or operational excellence, process improvement as well as new sourcing opportunities.
• b. Take initiative and be willing to lead or support improvement projects in the function and business.

Professional competencies

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Management or Engineering/ Sciences preferred.
• Min. 8 years of category management and strategic sourcing experience in Machinery/ Equipment/ Indirect Procurement such as automation machines, packaging machines etc.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes, internal business requirement and market dynamics with strong supplier sourcing background.
• Strong analytical problem solver with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment while working independently to resolve critical issues.
• Strong project management experience.
• Ability to work well in a high-paced, dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion timely.
• Will be an advantage if having technical knowledge on item such as automation machine, packaging machine and machinery related.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers, internal business customers, and senior management.

Personal competencies

• Act with customer focus
• Influence positively
• Cooperate constructively

What we offerBecome part of a corporate culture that actively promotes constructive exchanges between colleagues, customers and partners. Work with us to improve people\'s lives in the long term. We can offer you interesting, varied tasks and excellent opportunities for advancement, as well as an attractive salary with extensive benefits, all within a dynamic family-owned company.Closing date2024-05-31

B. Braun