R&D Sourcing Lead - Life Sciences/ Pharmaceuticals (M/F/D)
- Western Germany
- Competitive salary + bonus
Our client, a leader in Pharmaceuticals with an esteemed history dating back to the 1940's and major contributions to medical advancements is seeking a sourcing lead to work within their R&D team. They achieved sales of 1.5 billion+ and are currently employing over 4,500 people globally.
This individual will be tasked with searching for ways to improving the supply chain from the materials through to the R&D of drugs being worked on.
Sourcing Lead will have the following responsibilities:
- Acting as a trusted business partner for executive levels stakeholders globally.
- Effectively develop, manage, and maintain relationships with suppliers
- Giving guidance to sourcing managers mainly about tactical sourcing activities, build and engage the procurement network
- Driving and implementing excellence in R&D Development procurement, based on fundamental knowledge of trends and drivers in R&D sourcing markets, supplier cost structures, knowledge of state-of-the-art procurement tools and processes, etc.
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skill set:
- Experience conducting large scale negotiations.
- Understanding of R&D or Clinical trials
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.