Procurement Manager DACH (all genders)

People. Passion. Possibilities. Three words that make a world of difference.

More than a job. Its a chance to make a real difference.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48000 employees worldwide and around 3000 employees in Germany you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care Do you want to contribute to improving patients quality of life through your expertise In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills Youve come to the right place!

Together we break through as Procurement Manager DACH (all genders)

The Procurement Manager DACH (all genders) is responsible for managing the entire procurement process from strategic sourcing to contracting ensuring detailed execution aligned with category strategic vision. This role focuses on overseeing supplier selection and management maintaining compliance with procurement policies and executing tactical processes for supplier diversity and sustainability.

Make your mark:

• Responsible for sourcing bidding negotiating contracting and purchasing goods and services in alignment with agreed category and business strategies.  Execute the competitive bidding process in accordance with the Organizations Purchasing Policy
• Execution of category strategy within assigned remit as defined by Category Managers and local business needs. Develop and maintain a supply base that ensures the best value for quality delivery pricing service etc.  Includes over-sight of all new vendor requests in alignment with preferred supplier networks and relevant category strategy
• Support and implement preferred supplier network for certain spend categories and help drive spend to these suppliers
• Maintain compliance with procurement policy and fulfills business requirements of supplier diversity and sustainability executing tactical processes to create value.
• Proactive management of local preferred suppliers including anticipation resolution and communication. 
• Drive supplier management and ensures alignment to SRM strategy as determined by Procurement Lead and Category Managers fostering a collaborative and innovative approach to supplier interactions.
• Maintain excellence in all contract execution activities including source to contract and requisition to pay owning the implementation of strategies to identify inefficiencies in process design and execution.
• Enable savings and assurance of supply manage savings leakage across downstream procurement processes
• Administer continuous improvement projects initiated by the PSC team embracing and furthering a spirit of adaptability and innovation in procurement operations.

Qualifications :

This is how you make a difference:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement supply chain or related business/ operations function
• Specific and tactical expertise in implementing procurement processes including source-to-contract planning and cost assessment ensuring strategic and informed procurement decisions as well as effective supplier relationships
• Innovative problem-solving skills combined with a solution-oriented mindset enabling creative approaches and influential communication at all organizational levels
• Excellent knowledge of the English and the German language (spoken and written)

What we offer you:

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact 
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top-tier attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

At multiple times we have been globally recognized as a Great Place to Work and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality equity diversity and inclusion (EED&I) a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie your individual contributions count help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Any questions Feel free to email us at we look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Information :

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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