We are looking for the best candidates for the position of Category Buyer (raw materials) for a pharmaceutical company based in Barcelona.

Purpose of job:

This role has been introduced in the context of the increased importance of procurement role within the End-to-End sourcing process for Raw materials and our way of collaboration with our suppliers. This professional will spearhead raw material strategic sourcing efforts, driving seamless collaboration with preferred partners to have the right cost base and to accelerate product development.

Responsibilities:

• Be the global expert in the spend categories within scope of responsibility related to Raw materials

• Strategy definition: Category management definition and implementation. Data analysis, market analysis, spend analysis and budget monitoring. Stay up to date on market trends and new regulations in the pharmaceutical industry and ensure selected suppliers comply with required quality standards and current regulations

• Search, analyse, evaluate, and select suppliers for new R&D projects. Collaboration with preferred partners to accelerate product development, to increase the speed to market and to have the right cost base and manufacturability when launches are actualized and commercial.

• Participate in the planning and execution of purchasing strategies to optimize costs. Identify and track savings opportunities in its categories scope

• Management the full sourcing process; RFQs, negotiation, supplier award, homologation and supplier evaluation process and agreements management

• Order Management: purchase orders creation, orders delivery tracking, and manage any required Accounting and Quality documentation related to procurement activities

• Master Data: Maintain and ensure accuracy of Procurement Master Data and replenishment parameters in SAP

• Organizational: participation in continuous improvement initiatives and projects, regular meeting attendance and other general administrative duties to support Procurement-Purchasing functions.

Required qualifications:

• Degree in Administration, Finance, Business, Engineering or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing within R&D or Manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or chemistry and in international environment

• Strong knowledge of SAP MM

• Advance level in Excel

• Fluency in English (C1) written and spoken is a must

• Travel up to 30% (International and Local)

• Strong understanding of raw materials’ procurement value chain and industry trends: specifically unripe fruits and vegetables, including harvest phases, costs structure and market conditions would be desirable.

• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation skills with a proactive, results-driven mindset. Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills; team-oriented. Ability to manage complex and ambiguous situations with confidence. Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills