Givaudan Careers Procurement Biotech Manager

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Procurement Biotech Manager - Your future role

As the Procurement Biotech Manager you will drive strategic sourcing excellencewithin Givaudans biotechnology ecosystem. You will ensure competitive innovativeand sustainable supplier partnerships that enable the research development andscale-up of biotech-derived ingredients. You will connect Sciences & TechnologyOperations and external collaborators enhance sourcing strategies and accelerateour innovation pipeline through strategic procurement excellence.

You will report directly to the Global Lead Biotech Procurement and will be based inVernier Switzerland.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Portfolio Management:

• Partner with our S&T and/or industrialization teams on accessing external services (such as process optimization process development and scale-up activities) on fermentation and/or downstream processes needed to deliver on our biotech innovation pipeline for assigned set of projects aiming to deliver Flavor and/or Fragrance and/or Active cosmetic ingredients

• Define and implement biotechnology sourcing strategies aligned with business growth and innovation goals

• Identify assess and engage strategic vendors to secure reliable cost- effective and forward-looking partnerships

• Manage full sourcing lifecycle including RFP/RFQ negotiation contracting and governance ensuring compliance and performance delivery

• Monitor vendor performance risk and contractual deliverables across biotechnology development and scale-up activities

• Leverage market intelligence and vendor innovation to inform make-or-buy decisions and advance technology roadmaps

• Champion continuous improvement sustainability and vendor bio innovation initiatives driving process efficiency and speed to market

Stakeholder relationship:

• Collaborate closely with Science & Technology Operations Legal Finance Procurement Category Managers to align procurement actions with technical and strategic priorities

Your professional profile includes:

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Life Sciences

• Additional education or certification in Procurement Supply Chain Management or Project Management Business Administration is beneficial

• 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within biotechnology chemicals or life sciences industries

• Fluent in English; additional languages are beneficial

• Experience in managing complex technology and service partnerships

• Knowledge of F&F/FMCG/Biotech industry

• Excellent collaboration and communication capabilities with cross-functional teams across R&D Operations Finance and Legal/IP

• Ability to align sourcing strategies with corporate innovation and sustainability objectives

• Ability to travel (around 25%)

Our benefits:

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background gender age religion or sexual identity.
We also have a safe working environment progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.