About the Job
At Xellia youll join a collaborative and friendly team in an international company with a strong purpose. We offer a dynamic multinational working environment where youll have the opportunity to learn grow and make a meaningful impact.
As a Category Specialist in alignment and collaboration with the Category Managers you will be responsible for leading sourcing activities and category strategy implementation for all Technical Indirect categories at the Budapest manufacturing site of Xellia.
Main Responsibilities
Accountable for contributing to Category Strategies and for delivering projects towards the Category Strategies
Drives projects within assigned categories
Responsible for supporting Category Managers when needed
Understand all needs and priorities of the stakeholders for a defined category locally
Lead procurement activities from preparation of procurement plan through tender and negotiations to contract is signed
Identify and evaluate new potential suppliers in all areas of responsibility and as per valid procedures
Negotiate and implement contracts with suppliers
Define and execute initiatives which will assure the strategy implementation
Initiate manage and support local cost saving and efficiency projects
Manage spend and savings data related to sites under territory
Report savings and other relevant activities data on time in full
Strong focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Contribute to maintain an OTIF in line with Xellias defined target
What We Expect
Bachelors degree in in related field required (i.e. Operations Supply Chain Finance Engineering)
Minimum 2-3 years of experience from similar role in Procurement in mid-to-large multinational companies (life sciences medical device or pharmaceutical industries preferred)
Experience with e.g. MRO Capex facility management and industrial services
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Fluent in Hungarian and English (spoken and written)
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and benefit package
Nordic-style culture dynamic teamwork good working atmosphere flexibility maintaining work-life balance
Opportunity to learn and develop
Good team spirit and friendly colleagues
Stable international company background
Multinational working environment
Home office opportunity
Xellia Pharmaceuticals is the global leader in fermentation-based non-beta-lactam anti-infectives supplying Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) to over 500 pharmaceutical companies across 80 countries.
Recognized by the World Health Organization and the European Union for our critical medicines we play a vital role in combating severe infections and antimicrobial resistance. Headquartered in Denmark we operate manufacturing sites in Copenhagen Denmark; Budapest Hungary; and Taizhou China with R&D and commercial operations in eight additional locations globally. As the only European manufacturer of several key anti-infectives and with a heritage spanning over 120 years we are driven by purpose and progress.
With more than 1100 employees our impact starts from within. We offer a workplace where ideas curiosity and initiative thrive and where your role evolves with your ambition. Instead of rigid structures we provide real responsibility freedom to explore and support to grow. Together we shape not only the future of our company and the development of our people but also the health of communities worldwide.
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Xellia is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on providing important anti-infective treatments against serious and often life-threatening infections.