Job Description

• Responsible for the regional category strategy to ensure the maximum contribution to Eppendorf's business objectives and aligning with Global Procurement Goals and Targets.
• Establishment, management and development of a high-performance supplier portfolio
• Control of the tendering and awarding process
• Standardize and update standard contracts to harmonize with Global Procurement
• Responsible for the commercial conditions of the assigned regional category

• Establish and define purchasing strategies for the assigned categories in alignment of the global strategy.
• Conducting market analyses, identifying market trends and price developments
• Independent management of negotiations up to the drafting of contracts
• Updating ERP system with negotiated pricing
• Carrying out tenders and awarding contracts in close coordination with the department
• Systematic research and identification of innovations and sustainability aspects in the corresponding category
• Supervision of supplier audits in close cooperation with Supplier Quality Team
• Strategic alignment and continuous optimization and maintenance of the supplier portfolio
• Implementation of business reviews incl. initiation of measures
• Coordination and processing of the annual supplier evaluation in interface function
• Ensuring and improving all relevant purchasing-related qualitative parameters (KPI)
• Advising the departments on all procurement-related questions and processes
• Monitoring of compliance with regulatory requirements as an interface between supplier and quality management
• Support Global initiatives when requested

• Completed studies in the field of economics or engineering. Comparable business education and training with other degrees, ideally with a focus on purchasing
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in an international company/matrix organization
• In-depth experience in category management in a company with a regulated environment
• High level of technical understanding

• Compensation: $93 - $105k base salary
• Competitive total rewards package including health, financial, and education benefits
• Innovative and Collaborative corporate culture
• Contribute to improving the human living condition

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