Global Indirect Procurement at Fresenius Kabi plays a critical role in enabling innovation, ensuring governance, and creating sustainable value across the organization. We are looking for an experienced professional to manage a strategic global R&D services portfolio and partner closely with senior stakeholders across Research, Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs.
Your responsibilities:
* Execute global category strategies for R&D and professional services in alignment with the Category Lead.
* Translate global strategy into annual sourcing plans and manage a sustainable sourcing pipeline.
* Lead and co‑lead complex end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives, including tenders, RFPs and negotiations.
* Drive cost savings and value creation across a complex, knowledge‑based services portfolio.
* Negotiate commercial, contractual and service‑level agreements (MSA, SOW, SLA, WO).
* Manage contract lifecycle activities including amendments, renewals and work orders.
* Ensure compliance with global procurement policies, financial controls and risk standards.
* Manage supplier performance and deploy a global strategic supplier ecosystem across business units.
* Act as a trusted business partner to R&D, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs and cross‑functional teams.
Your qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sciences or a related field.
* Master’s degree or advanced procurement certifications are a plus.
* Strong experience in strategic sourcing and category management with hands‑on execution.
* Solid exposure to procurement of R&D and clinical services.
* Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in a global, matrix environment.
* Analytical, data‑driven mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
* Advanced MS Office skills; experience with SAP Ariba or SAP ERP is an advantage.
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