Job Description:
Role Purpose Statement:
Ensure Procurement and Purchasing efficiency of Site(s) – Contribute to and implement global deals at local level – Investigate local demand and find the appropriate way to address it (globally or locally negotiated deals) – Report to Region / Global on site(s) performance (deals, savings etc.) - Optimize supplier service level (delivery, costs and quality by selecting and managing commercial relationships with the appropriate suppliers) at site(s) level – Full accountability for Source to Pay process (aligned with global policies, processes and systems) for the site(s)
Main Accountabilities (duties, responsibilities)
SOURCING activities
Engage with users to define purchasing needs. For local sourcing activities, manage the purchasing project (objectives, resources, timelines, specifications, supplier selection criteria) and deal with Ferring Sourcing Process (RFI, RFQ, negotiation, contracting). Link with all internal stakeholders.
Participate in audits and select final suppliers.
For global deal implementation, contribute to a successful implementation in dialog with global teams
CONTRACT Management
Negotiate and finalize contracts for all local requirements (leveraging global deals or not)
Ensure sign-off of contracts
Anticipate termination date and proactively manage of renewals
SUPPLIER Relationship Management
Segment and rationalize the existing supply base.
Analyse risks and set-up risk mitigation plan.
Proactively work with suppliers to strengthen business relations (reduce lead-times, improve overall supply chain performance, and reduce costs).
Lead annual Business Review with key suppliers
Set-up of continuous improvement program with top suppliers
Interaction with internal customers to identify purchasing & business opportunities.
Gather information related to the current supply markets. Establish purchasing strategy of the site
Constructive feedback given to global procurement about local market trends.
Local best practices are shared with category managers
Procure to Pay process management.
Make sure all stakeholders of the site(s) follow the rules, SOP and process in place
Vendor performance management : improvement of costs and customer service level
Select local vendors subject to Vendor Management process and execute it
Support global vendor management implementation at site(s) level
Required Education/Qualifications/Skills:
• University level and master in procurement
• 5 years experience in purchasing/contracting management
• Ability to represent Ferring's interests to outside professionals and suppliers
• Analytical and negotiation skills
• Decision making ability to purchase goods or services in alignment with the objectives of the supported entities
• Comprehensive understanding of purchasing processes and knowledge of best practices for sourcing, supplier management and procure-to-pay
• Team player and team work oriented
• Fluent in English
Location:
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