Offer summary

Qualifications:

Successfully completed business studies or comparable training., At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement or related fields., Strong analytical skills and profound knowledge of IT and Professional Services categories., Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across different levels and functions..

Key responsabilities:

Develop and implement procurement strategies for IT and Professional Services categories.

Conduct extensive market research to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business objectives.

Monitor supplier performance metrics to ensure compliance and mitigate supply chain risks.

Job description

29 countries. Around 48,000 colleagues. 70,000 pharmacies supplied and millions of patients: Join PHOENIX! Support us in supplying the people of Europe with medicines and healthcare products quickly and reliably - and experience a job that is as diverse as it is important. Where you can proactively master challenges, implement ideas and drive change. Look forward to pure variety at a successful, future-proof family company, the market-leading pharmaceutical retailer in Germany and at the same time the best integrated healthcare provider in Europe.

We are looking for a Regional Category Manager (m/f/d) IT& Professional Services Nordics for our General Procurement Department. This role can be filled in Norway.

As a Regional Category Manager specializing in IT and Professional Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing procurement strategies that drive value and innovation. Your expertise will be crucial in managing and optimizing our procurement processes for these critical categories across the Nordics.

Your Tasks

Develop and implement procurement strategies for the assigned categories
Conducting extensive research on market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to identify cost-saving opportunities
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as finance, legal, and operations to ensure procurement activities align with overall business objectives
Monitoring and analyzing supplier performance metrics such as quality, delivery, and cost to ensure ongoing supplier compliance and contract adherence
Guide and motivate an international team of Lead buyers for several sub categories
Proactively identifying and mitigating potential supply chain risks through effective risk management policies and protocols

Your Profile

Successfully completed business studies or comparable training with at least 5 years of professional experience
Profound knowledge of the assigned categories
Engage with business and understanding of the business needs
Strong analytical skills
Ability to collaborate and communicate across hierarchy levels and functions cross-country
Understanding of the dynamics of working in an international environment

Please apply online in English including your salary expectation and your earliest possible starting date. Your contact person is Erik Sabo. We are looking forward to your application!

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