Senior Buyer
At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you’ll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations.
Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you're looking for
Department Info
You'll join our Global Business Services team focussing on providing consistent services across the Terumo Group with a focus on harmonising and streamlining processes to improve the overall effectiveness of our Procure to Pay frame. Our GBS team combines Accounting and Procurement teams.
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
Manage indirect purchasing and procurement activities for assigned spend categories.
Lead RFI/RFP processes, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contract negotiations.
Develop and implement sourcing and commodity strategies.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Drive cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Define and monitor supplier performance through SLAs and KPIs.
Support procurement centralisation and process improvement projects.
Contribute to budgeting activities for your spend categories.
Profile Description
A bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain management.
Experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing suppliers and commercial contracts.
Good knowledge of Dutch, German and English.
A continuous improvement mindset and strong business acumen.
Willingness to travel up to 30% (Leverkusen)
Prefered hiring location for this position is Belgium.
Offer
Contact Person
Lukas Uytterhaegen - Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner EMEA
Due to annual leave, your application will only be reviewed beginning of August - do not expect any feedback before the week of August 10th.
Working at Terumo means advancing healthcare with heart. Here, you are empowered to grow your own way, inspired to create to innovate, and supported as we get there together. Join us in shaping a healthier future for our patients, society, and each other.