Senior Procurement Business Partner - Direct & Opex

Takeda UK

Oranienburg, Germany
Attractive + competitive salary ( according to col...
Hybrid
Direct and opex procurement experience
Manufacturing environment experience
Strong stakeholder management
Serve as the primary procurement partner to the Oranienburg Site Leadership Team, translating business needs into effective sourcing strategies

Job Summary

  • Serve as the primary procurement partner to the Oranienburg Site Leadership Team, translating business needs into effective sourcing strategies.
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including tenders, negotiations, and contract management, driving cost savings and value creation.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, compliance standards, and audit requirements while supporting process improvements and digitalization.

Matching Summary

Serve as the primary procurement partner to the Oranienburg Site Leadership Team, translating business needs into effective sourcing strategies.

Salary

Attractive and competitive salary ( according to collective bargaining agreement); Not specified; 30 vacation days, Company pension plan, Further education and training, Commuting allowance, Subsidized sports programs, Subsidized canteen, Employee discounts, Long-term account with various possible uses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Disability insurance, Group accident insurance, Deferred compensation as desired, Global Wellbeing Program, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Referral Program, Supplementary nursing care insurance, Interactive online courses for employees' children, Parent Child Office Future amount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct and Opex procurement experience
  • Manufacturing environment experience
  • Strong stakeholder management
  • Global, matrix organizations experience
  • Fluent in English

Nice-to-have

  • Pharma, biotech, FMCG, or consulting experience
  • Capex sourcing knowledge
  • Project-based procurement knowledge
  • SAP, Ariba, or similar tools familiarity
  • Additional language skills

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of procurement experience
  • Proven track record in sourcing, negotiations, and value initiatives
  • Strong understanding of category management
  • Solid analytical skills and commercial mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

Work Rights

Not specified

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