Senior Sourcing Manager Professional Services (m/w/d)
Location: Bad Homburg, Germany
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R0153495
TASKS:
Strategy Execution:
* Provides input to integrate the strategic vision of the headquarter organization and relevant stakeholders into the category strategy.
* Drives execution of category strategies in the headquarter organization.
* Is an active part of the extended team for Professional Services, maintains a second reporting line into the Global Category Leader.
* Provides advanced expert insights on the local/regional market and industry.
* Owns local categories and manages these in line with the overall category strategy.
* Presents decision recommendations to the decision board to ensure a transparent and aligned decision-making.
Business Partnering:
* Identifies key stakeholders and acts as Business Partner to them, becoming a trusted advisor for key suppliers and senior stakeholders for strategic advice and counsel.
* Identifies business priorities and objectives, deduces procurement actions, and suggests strategic approaches as input to category strategy.
* Creates a clear vision with internal and/or external stakeholders and showcases the value proposition of Procurement.
* Achieves alignment between stakeholders and Procurement in cases of divergent interests and objectives.
* Interacts with relevant management functions and collaborates with stakeholders to identify short and long-term plans for creating value (e.g., sourcing plans, roadmaps).
Supplier Management and Selection:
* Defines sourcing strategies and conducts large and complex sourcing activities, performing supplier selection activities and RFx processes.
* Owns supplier life-cycle management and is responsible for supplier performance management.
* Works with a high degree of autonomy, making decisions within the assigned area of responsibility.
* Presents results and recommendations for management decisions to relevant decision boards and stakeholders.
* Coaches, supervises, leads, and collaborates with sourcing specialists for specified sourcing initiatives.
* Resolves quality, supply, or other issues in collaboration with local and regional stakeholders.
Analysis and Documentation:
* Performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, “Should Cost” modeling, benchmarking, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
* Generates proposal/quote comparisons and compiles detailed assessments of cost breakdowns.
* Ensures full documentation (RFQs, contracts, and data & price maintenance at each sourcing project closure).
Risk Management and Ethical Standards:
* Evaluates financial stability of suppliers and manages supplier risks as needed while considering local plans and regulations.
* Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and ensures Fresenius procedures are adopted and followed.
REQUIREMENTS:
* University Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent educational training with relevant work experience.
* Extensive purchasing experience in an international context, preferably in the Healthcare sector.
* Minimum 7-10 years professional experience in tactical Procurement.
* Experience in procuring services (e.g., Consulting, HR services).
* Knowledge of industry-specific rules and regulations as well as industry standards.
* Ability to interface with various departments and functions.
* Ability to work independently with minimal manager guidance.
* Ability to prioritize a large number of business-critical activities.
* Collects, handles, and analyzes diverse data types while leveraging digital communication technologies.
* Delivers structured and compelling strategies based on data-driven insights.
* Embraces change and formulates creative responses to problems.
* Communicates effectively and drives negotiations for strong outcomes.
* Collaborates to create and manage contracts aligned with legal standards.
* Takes an organized approach to managing projects.
* Demonstrates a holistic Procurement approach based on deep internal & external analysis.
* Develops and applies a methodology for selecting, negotiating, contracting, and implementing supplier agreements.
* MS Office proficiency.
* Knowledge of eSourcing tools is a plus.
* Fluent in German and English; other languages are a plus.
* Flexibility for occasional business travel (10%).
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