Job Information
Boehringer Ingelheim Sourcing Manager | Staff or non-line Manager | Common Spend Gr, Purchasing Dept, FI Div in Shinagawa, Japan
Basic purpose of the job
To implement the sourcing strategy for the local categories in line with the overall Boehringer Ingelheim sourcing strategy to constantly increase productivity, optimize the external global spend,reduce costs.
Develop local strategy for decentralized categories according to the centrally stipulated Target Operating Model (TOM).
Accountabilities
Implement complex Category Strategy following TOM and delevop it for de-centralized model (incl. Complex and/or high spend negotiation) and inform accordingly local BPs.
Bring potential innovation to Boehringer Ingelheim and local market intelligence.
Identify, evaluate and classify sourcing risks and devise risk mitigation measures.
Manage risk exposure.
Related performance indicators
Target Operating Model (TOM) compliance
Sourcing Cards documented and up-to-date for decentralized & Center led categories
Cost reductions / savings optimized and documented in Business Cases
Business Case through innovative ideas
Ensure continuity of supply
Risk identified managed and mitigated
Sourcing market know-how
Identify and evaluate existing and potential local suppliers as well as the establishment and maintenance of supplier relations.
Introduce innovation from external marketplace.
Use Business Review Meeting and KPI leverage to resolve potential issues at an early stage.
Feedback (senior)Category Manager as needed.
Related performance indicators
Segment suppliers following SLP process
Business Review meetings with critical suppliers for the business with a specific focus on innovation
Feedback from suppliers (e.g. number of complaints, escalations)
Achievement of defined KPI's
Escalation managed in a timely manner
Manage local Business Partners actively and collaborate in order to align common goals.
Coordinate Business Partner Demands within Sourcing and ensure that relevant information is shared and Business Partner is supported adequately.
Related performance indicators
At least annual Business Partnering meeting to align on goals and objectives
Participation in key BPs leadership meeting
Optimize buying channels and leverage market opportunities.
Leverage sourcing tools (including e- or reverse-auction, parallel negotiation etc ...).
Maximize usage of Master Services Agreements (MSAs) or Frame Services Agreements (FSAs) as possible.
Related performance indicators
Reducing single orders by leveraging frame service agreements when possible
Catalogue usage and spend managed through this channel
Level of automation
of no touch order
weBuy usage and Buying channel optimisation (including reduction of free text order)
PO coverage
Potentially lead and drive Regional Sourcing projects potentially.
Related performance indicators
- Sourcing project delivered on time, budget and quality excepted
Regulatory and / or Organisational Requirements
Ensure to be aware of mandatory SOP’s including GxP requirements and be in compliance with.
Act at all times within the local pharmaceutical standards/ethics(ABAC)/legal.
Report all adverse events to the local PV within the required timelines.
Follow all company procedures and processes with respect to Finance, HR, IT, etc.
Job Complexity
Manage issues on a daily basis with respect to the categories including internal/external partners issues etc.
Interfaces
All businesses and functions with external spend in this global category
Relevant internal/external stakeholders
GBS
(senior)Category Managers
Job Expertise
Pharmaceutic industry knowledge
Local market expertise
Category specificity knowledge preferred
Job Impact
Senior Sourcing Manager can manage from 1 to 100 million € spend.
Minimum Education/Degree Requirements
Degree/education: Master degree preferred or Diploma degree
Major focus: Business Administration or Pharmaceutic
Required Capabilities (Skills, Experience, Competencies)
4-7 years of sourcing experience in category(ies) management.
The 6 core capabilities are the following:
Demand Management
Market and supplier analysis
Negotiation
Total cost of ownership, saving and NPV
Project management
Delivering against commitments
Recruiter : Suzuki
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