Who we are ?
Laboratoires Pierre Fabre employs more than 10 000 people in 41 countries.
The company's products can be found in all areas of the healthcare sector,
from prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines to dermo-cosmetics.
Your mission
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
Who you are ?
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)
Benefits
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 per cent 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…