eSourcing Manager

Job Purpose:

The eSourcing Specialist/manager assists in the execution of sourcing projects to enable the delivery of savings to the respective categories through closely working with Category Managers globally. The purpose of the role is to ensure development and execution of best-in-class eSourcing strategies based on the business requirements and to realize year-over-year productivity improvements, cost savings, and process improvements in close collaboration with the category managers

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Proactively work with category managers to understand the sourcing strategy and assist with designing, building, executing and reporting support in complex events
• Define and implement the right strategy (RFX, types of eAuctions etc.) for category/region/country by working with category managers and buyers.
• Manage Global eSourcing template repository. Support in setup and strategy development for complex eAuction events and eSourcing engagements to achieve optimal results- cost reduction and avoidance
• Assist the lead/manager in driving Global eSourcing and event reporting activities. Manage technical questions from users’ side. Train vendors and stakeholders of the usage of RFX tools (RFI, RFQ,RFP, e-auctions) including enhancements of the existing/new solutions
• Support preparing and providing summary of RFx outcome and recommendation to award
• Disseminate knowledge about advanced eSourcing optimization technics & deliver trainings and assist the Sr. manager/leader in digitizing the enhancing the learning and development articles and literacy programs. Pivotal in increasing the awareness and adoption of the various eSourcing channels/platforms
• Perform consistency checks and corrective actions (e.g., preferred vendors and related contract coverage)
• Report the Global KPI’s and support in communication, change management & Governance activities

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

Education

University/Advanced degree is required.

Bachelor’s Degree in the area of science or engineering is preferred.

Languages:

English (excellence in speaking and writing),

additional languages desirable.

Experience and Skills:

Min 10 years of working experience in procurement

Experience with procurement operations and/or Finance.

Experience in data standardization and consolidation.

Experience in reporting & analytical tools (SAP BW, MS Access and MS Excel).

Advanced excel skills preferred.

Experience in eSourcing tools- SAP ARIBA, KEELVAR, PURSUIT, etc.

Experience in managing projects.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!