Manager Procurement Operations for the site - fluent in English and German

CSL Behring is a global leader in the development and delivery of high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments hold promise for people in over 100 countries.

CSL Behring AG in Bern :

Our company specializes in the manufacturing of biotherapeutic products. It benefits from more than a century of experience in the treatment of various diseases around the world. We are committed to patients suffering from blood clotting disorders, immunological diseases, enzyme deficiencies and other rare pathologies.

In addition, we produce biotherapeutic drugs to stop bleeding in emergencies or planned surgical interventions.

In this role you manage the local procurement operations of Bern manufacturing site. You are responsible to assure that the materials are available on time and in the right quality and quantity to produce our life-saving products. The role is part of the Site Supply Chain leadership team and working very close with planning and logistics, but also with the global sourcing team or with peers from other CSL Behring manufacturing sites.

Role responsibilities :

• You are responsible for managing activities related to the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services
• You direct buyers to accomplish company objectives in compliance with company policies and procedures
• You negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and / or approves purchases as authorized
• You develop and maintain procurement analysis for key materials detailing price and supply trends, market trends and future purchasing strategy
• You lead materials cost reduction activities and communicates cost savings philosophy to staff
• You serve as primary management contact and coordinates activities with internal stakeholders to address operational issues
• You manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of goods / services
• You contribute to systems and process improvement to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness of service
• You monitor and enforce compliance to the Global Sourcing and Procurement Policy

Educational background and past experiences :

English and German

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