Group Senior Expert, Supply Chain Excellence – Procurement

Role Overview

• Own and continuously improve global end-to-end procurement processes (e.g., Purchase-to-Pay, sourcing support processes)
• Define and maintain global standards, templates, and governance frameworks across all sites
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GxP)
• Act as functional owner for procurement systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Business Network)
• Drive the procurement digitalization roadmap, including SAP Ariba implementation and rollout, Business Network integration, process harmonization, optimization, and automation as well as webshop and catalog solutions
• Collect, structure, and prioritize business requirements from global stakeholders
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT/SAP teams
• Manage demand intake and escalation processes (e.g., ticketing systems such as Cherwell)
• Act as the central interface between Procurement, Business, and IT (including SC Applications)
• Collaborate with Procurement teams, Category Management, Key Users, and other stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Production)
• Ensure alignment and clear communication across functions and regions
• Lead or support cross-functional projects related to procurement systems and processes
• Ensure proper implementation of process and system requirements
• Define and manage procurement KPIs and reporting structures
• Ensure data consistency and transparency across systems and regions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Develop training concepts and materials for procurement processes and systems
• Support and enable Key Users across sites

Requirements

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Several years in procurement or process management, including proven SAP projects and/or procurement digitalization initiatives
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and GxP environment is a plus
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Procurement, IT, Business)
• Strong communication and coordination skills as well as hands-on mentality combined with strategic and process-oriented thinking
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Knowledge of design thinking, innovation methodologies, and change management expertise is an advantage

Benefits

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy
• Training & further education
• Health promotion
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections
• Company and team events