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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 a specialty pharmaceutical company and a global leader in providing anti-infective treatments and other critical care therapies for serious and often life-threatening conditions. Xellia has an extensive history in developing manufacturing and commercializing anti-infective products including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) as well as Finished Dosage Forms where the majority are injectable drug products.
Headquartered in Copenhagen Denmark Xellia has a global footprint with R&D manufacturing and commercial operations across Europe Asia the Middle East and North America. Xellia Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Novo Holdings A/S and employs a dedicated team of more than 1200 people.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time