Sourcing Specialist (m/f/x)

For our businnes unit Global Procurement in Marburg (Germany) , King Of Prussia (United States ) we are currently looking for a

SOURCING SPECIALIST (m/w/x)

fulltime / permanent / asap

Responsibilities:

Demand determination and procurement market research

Coordination of short- and long-term demand and identification of preferred suppliers for product categories at the regional level, in alignment with national and global category leads.

Market research in international markets to identify capable suppliers and service providers with the goal of ensuring long-term supply security and cost optimization in procurement.

Procurement projects

Management of the product category within the region: design, implementation, training, and maintenance of product category-specific procurement processes.

Optimization of regional procurement processes (e.g., identifying preferred suppliers and supporting inquiries).

Participation in the introduction of new processes, systems, and tools in procurement within the region:

Planning and executing local and regional procurement orders in coordination with the responsible departments—primarily in the area of the responsible product category: research and creation of a supplier selection list specific to the order.

Coordination between the stakeholders through the RFX/RFI (Request for Information/Request for Proposal) process.

Assessment of supplier qualifications, including conducting a point evaluation system.

Approval of suppliers and service providers based on predefined parameters in Aravo.

Documentation of specifications and requirements for materials and services.

Creation of benchmarks.

Participation in the development of regional procurement strategies for defined product categories.

Monitoring of the current market situation and technological developments within a category.

Adherence to savings targets.

Negotiating offers.

Creation of regular project reports.

Contract negotiations

Participation in framework agreements and sole negotiation of individual contracts within the CSL policy. Updating, reviewing, and publishing contract contents in the contract management systems (CMS).

Monitoring contract implementation.

Defining KPIs for selected suppliers and contributing to the negotiation of long-term strategic contracts to reduce costs and improve service levels.

Review within the framework of CSL policy to determine if a formal contract agreement is required in ERP or Ariba, drafting agreements if necessary, and coordinating the process until approval.

Maintaining supplier and stakeholder relationships

Maintains long-term relationships with selected regional suppliers to build trustworthy cooperation.

Communication and coordination with suppliers within project timelines.

Close collaboration with the departments to identify and expand long-term procurement opportunities.

Participation in the regional implementation of product category strategies.

Facilitating communication between suppliers to ensure their value contribution.

Risk management

Participation in cross-departmental teams to ensure delivery readiness, supply sources, and required quality.

Participation in supplier evaluations by analyzing previous supplier behavior (e.g., delivery reliability, quality, reliability).

Reviewing and ensuring procurement regulations and further compliance and risk aspects.

Interfaces

Professional contribution to local and global projects.

Participation in change management teams, e.g., quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in business or equivalent

• 5 years procurement/supply management experience

• Purchasing Management Certification (ISM/CPM, CIPS) preferred

• Strong time management and communication skills, strong drive for results

• Excellent computer skills with ability to work in diverse applications

Our Benefits

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About CSL Behring

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