Sourcing Manager

WHO ARE WE?

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to oversee sourcing activities across assigned direct  categories and support the execution of global sourcing strategies at regional or local level.

The role combines responsibility for designated sourcing categories across the Netherlands and Belgium with a strong site-business-partnering focus for our operations in Lelystad, the Netherlands, and Evergem, Belgium.

You will implement global and regional category strategies locally, translate business requirements into sourcing initiatives, and serve as the primary Sourcing Business Partner for assigned stakeholders at both sites.

In this role, you will partner closely with business stakeholders, category managers, and suppliers to drive value creation, optimize spend, reduce costs, and ensure supply continuity while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

This position is based in Amsterdam and reports directly to the Head of Purchasing MIDI.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who wants to be part of a truly innovative and revolutionary team! Join us if you want to make the difference.  

HOW YOU’LL FIT IN

• Implement global and regional category strategies at local level in accordance with the Target Operating Model, and execute end-to-end sourcing activities for the assigned categories.
• Act as the principal Sourcing Business Partner for designated stakeholders in Lelystad and Evergem, building a strong understanding of site strategies, operational priorities, demand plans and sourcing requirements.
• Partner with business stakeholders to collect and challenge demand, understand forecasts and project pipelines, establish joint priorities, and promote the early involvement of Sourcing.
• Identify and execute opportunities for spend consolidation, supplier optimization, demand management, standardization, automation and total-cost improvement.
• Maximize the appropriate use of preferred suppliers, Master Services Agreements, Frame Services Agreements, catalogs and other approved buying channels.
• Execute supplier lifecycle and performance-management activities, including supplier segmentation, performance monitoring, business reviews, corrective actions and development of relevant suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, report and mitigate commercial, operational, quality and supply risks associated with assigned categories and suppliers, maintaining appropriate risk-mitigation actions.
• Document sourcing decisions, negotiated value and savings accurately, and monitor relevant sourcing, supplier and buying-channel performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain productive supplier relationships focused on performance, compliance, and innovation.
• Lead contract negotiations and support issue resolution to ensure business continuity.

YOU BRING

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English.  Dutch is a plus.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or category management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Proven track record in driving sourcing initiatives, cost savings, and supplier optimization.
• Practical experience conducting RFIs, RFQs or RFPs, evaluating commercial proposals, selecting suppliers and supporting contract development and implementation.
• Working knowledge of E-Procurement and Ariba.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: logistics services, warehousing, engineering and technical services, construction, capital or operational equipment, laboratory supplies or laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and their impact on sourcing, supplier management, and compliance activities.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.  Effective stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region: 

• Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace, OpenUP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being) 
• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com) 
• A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme) 
• Green mobility package where you get compensated even for cycling to the office – which is an inspiring, sustainable (platinum-certified) building  
• Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize 
• Option to temporarily work from abroad for a limited period (up to 30 working days) - if applicable. 
• A very international team that enjoys fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and values a respectful working atmosphere! 

We kindly ask you to submit your CV and Motivation Letter in English. 

What’s next?

Please submit your application before September 4th. We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for an interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process! 

Please note that pay information will be shared during the recruitment process.  

 Screening:

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