As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a team of project buyers at our development and production site in Jena. This role is part of the Business Sector Refractive Surgery, as well as Chronic Disease Management on an interim basis.
The ideal candidate will understand the strategy and product roadmap of the relevant Business Sectors, and make it transparent to the team. They will ensure that project buyers are fully and early integrated in the project teams as responsible team members to take over all procurement topics in the projects, with focus on costs, timeline, and an optimized and secured upstream Supply Chain for serial production.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading and developing a team of project buyers
* Ensuring project buyers are integrated into project teams
* Aligning procurement-related project targets with global category strategies
* Fostering joint developments with external partners
* Contributing to the professionalization of the global Project Procurement function
Requirements:
* University degree in Business Administration or Engineering, or similar
* Extensive years' experience in strategic procurement in a global company, preferably in a regulated industry
* Professional experience in a (development) project environment
* Ability to motivate a team
* Strong business acumen, and assertiveness
* Ability to structure processes and set priorities
* Fluent English; German is a plus
What We Offer:
In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, you will work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. Our long-term goal is to bring science and society into the future together.
About Us:
We value diversity and look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.