Senior Buyer DACH

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About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Buyer DACH to take ownership of Procurement activities and performance across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) , supporting our Dermo-Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals subsidiaries. Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Department, you will work closely with the Group Purchasing Department (Corporate Procurement Manager & European Sourcing Manager) to drive major procurement topics, identify synergies across the group, and implement Global/Regional Procurement strategies. You will also play a key role in the deployment of our international common ERP tool (SAP ARIBA ) across the DACH region.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Performance & Strategy

• Own Procurement activity and performance (savings achievement) for the German affiliate
• Increase the Procurement maturity level in Germany to prepare the international ERP deployment (supplier rationalization, contract coverage, preferred supplier lists, KPI roadmap follow-up)
• Deploy Global/Regional/Local sourcing strategies based on Category Management
• Propose a rationalized panel of suppliers for each major purchasing category
• Establish sourcing strategies and launch major tenders in DACH for key projects
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage the supplier selection process
• Manage and negotiate supplier contracts on behalf of subsidiaries
• Chair regular performance reviews with selected suppliers
• Monitor suppliers' financial health and mutual dependency with the Group
• Potentially lead regional category strategies / European tenders adding value for the German affiliate

Category Strategy Development

• Analyze supplier markets (via RFIs) and identify best practices
• Define and achieve targeted savings by category
• Build and rationalize the supplier panel per commodity, in coordination with the Global Category Manager
• Identify the Group's strategic suppliers

Operational Performance & Negotiation

• Initiate and manage call-for-tender processes and contract re-negotiations
• Negotiate commercial conditions and ensure correct application in price catalogs and purchase orders
• Negotiate contracts in liaison with requesting departments, Finance, HR, or External Legal Counsel
• Identify sources of savings and synergies across Branches and Commercial Departments
• Define and deploy KPIs to measure supplier performance
• Propose breakaway business models to optimize Cost, Quality, and Time

Requirements

• 5 years of higher education (university or business school), with training in purchasing or equivalent professional experience
• 5-10 years of experience as an Indirect Buyer with strong knowledge of purchasing processes (panel strategy, tenders, supplier performance assessment)
• Proven autonomy and responsibility in managing Purchasing processes
• Strong negotiation experience and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Knowledge and experience with SAP ARIBA
• Excellent ability to propose and implement breakaway initiatives
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Good knowledge of local markets
• International/regional experience is a plus
• Fluent German and English; French is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• An attractive and secure role at a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company based on the Pierre Fabre Foundation
• Two days of remote working per week, if desired
• An attractive range of additional benefits (Jobrad, a pension scheme that goes well beyond a 15 % employer contribution, staff shop for our dermo-cosmetic products, free skin screenings etc.)
• High-quality work equipment, including height-adjustable desks in an open-plan office
• Ongoing support through targeted coaching and training programmes
• A dynamic team in which trust, enjoyment of work and a spirit of camaraderie play a major role