Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 14.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, they are one of the Worlds´ leading medical device companies.We are looking for a dedicated Senior Strategic Buyerto execute procurement responsibilities mainly within indirect categories and to some extend direct categories,lead interactions with external suppliers and become a valued business partner to internal stakeholders who are responsible for managing our factory in Portugal.- Develop, support, and implement procurement strategies and guidelines in a disciplined well thought out process;- Conduct the necessary spend analysis and market surveys, and work towards lowering the TCO of the assigned area of responsibility through process improvements, strategic sourcing, and elimination of waste;- Facilitate development of Scope of Work and contractual language that memorializes understandings and agreements with external partners;- Negotiate with new and existing suppliers;- Manage and lead the supplier selection process and align supplier selection with the category strategy;- Develop, review, negotiate and execute complex commercial agreements;- Own, manage, and lead business relationships with key suppliers; govern and support communications, root cause analisys and corrective actions and ultimate resolution of supply chain constraints;- Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders, Global Category Managers and Corporate Procurement colleagues at other sites;- Drive and role model Coloplast values and ethical and quality standards; ensure safety and compliance to regulations and company values, policies, and procedures;- Other Duties as assigned.- Bachelor of Science degree in a supply chain or technical discipline;- Business / Commercial fluency in English;- 3+ years of broad procurement experiences – Indirect and/or Direct;- Team player with good interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference;- Committed to working in a quality environment and the importance of safety and environmental compliance with all regulations, and with company policies, procedures, practices, and standards;- Strengths in team facilitation, requirements definition, stakeholder management, and communicating, executing and driving procurement cycle to completion;- Results oriented entrepreneurial self-starter with an ability to prioritize and able to deliver under challenging circumstances;- Experience working with different functional disciplines and at various levels of the organization;- Seeks to understand and desires to create novel solutions to existing business challenges.- This is your chance to join a renowned multinational in the medical devices sector and shape the future of their brand-new manufacturing unit in Portugal;- Is offered a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and advancement.#J-18808-Ljbffr
