The Position

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 spending and reduce costs.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Implement Category Strategy following the centrally stipulated Target Operating Model (TOM) and inform accordingly local Business Partners (BPs).
• Identify, evaluate and classify sourcing risks and devise risk mitigation measures.
• Manage risk exposure.
• Identify and evaluate existing and potential local suppliers as well as the establishment and maintenance of supplier relations.
• Use Business Review Meeting and KPI leverage to resolve potential issues at an early stage.
• Feedback (senior)Category Manager as needed.
• Manage local Business Partners actively and collaborate to align common goals.
• Coordinate Business Partner demands within Sourcing and ensures that relevant information is shared, and Business Partner is supported adequately.
• 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.
• Ensure to be aware of mandatory SOP's including GxP requirements and follow.
• Act always 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.

Requirements

• Education: MBA or master's degree preferred or Diploma degree; Major focus: Business Administration or Pharmaceutic
• 3-6 years of sourcing experience in category management.
• Demand Management
• Market and supplier analysis
• Agility
• Relationship building skills
• Results focused
• Pharmaceutic Industry knowledge preferred
• Local market knowledge
• Category specific knowledge preferred
• Position will be based at Mumbai

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