Manager Procurement (all genders) | Temporary Assignment for 18 Months (Hamburg, DE)
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About this opportunity
About Us
We are Chiesi – and we have a special mission: to improve people's lives in a way that benefits not only individuals, but also society and the environment. Sounds ambitious, right? As a research-driven biopharmaceutical company, we develop innovative therapies and solutions for patients worldwide. We focus on three core areas:
AIR: Products and services related to respiratory diseases
RARE: Treatments for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases
CARE: Medicines for transplant recipients
Since 2019, Chiesi has been certified as a B Corp. This means we are committed to conducting our business sustainably and creating measurable value for both society and the environment. Our goal is to achieve net zero emissions across our entire value chain by 2035.
About the Role
As a Manager Procurement (all genders), you will be responsible for establishing the strategic conditions for the efficient and sustainable supply of the company. You will qualify suppliers and service providers, further develop procurement strategies, and identify potential cost savings. In doing so, you will work closely with internal departments and external partners and make an important contribution to efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Since this is a parental leave replacement, this position is initially limited to a maximum of 18 months.
Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for the centralized and decentralized indirect procurement of goods and services and establish the conditions for the cost-effective and sustainable supply of the company.
You will select and qualify suppliers and service providers and conduct contract negotiations within your area of responsibility.
You will manage and further develop strategic supplier partnerships and ensure high performance in terms of costs, quality, service, and sustainability.
You will identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization and drive their implementation in collaboration with the business units.
You will further develop standards, guidelines, and processes in line with Group policies & values and ensure compliance with them.
You will raise awareness among business partners regarding project lead times and budget planning and promote the implementation of sustainability objectives.
What You Bring With You
You hold a degree in business administration or a comparable qualification with several years of professional experience in buying/purchasing.
You have extensive professional experience in strategic purchasing or procurement and have already managed and developed suppliers and service providers.
You have experience in national and international project management as well as in designing and optimizing procurement processes.
You are proficient in using ERP systems, ideally SAP, as well as standard MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
You stand out for your structured approach to work, strong focus on results and customer satisfaction, and exceptional analytical skills.
You present yourself confidently, communicate and negotiate persuasively, and are known for your assertiveness, resilience, and ability to work well in a team.
You actively embrace diversity, openness, and collaboration and identify with our Shared Value principles.
You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. German language skills are beneficial but not essential. .
What We Offer
At Chiesi, you can expect a culture of openness, warmth, honesty, and appreciative collaboration across teams and functions. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can develop, contribute, and grow. In addition, we offer a wide range of benefits:
Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements
30 days of vacation, additional days off at year-end, and “A Day For You”
EGYM Wellpass, BusinessBike leasing, and an employer-funded pension scheme
Deutschlandticket and Pluxee meal vouchers for colleagues in office-based roles
A modern fleet of mid-range electric vehicles for colleagues in sales roles
Individual learning and development opportunities
Curious to learn more? Discover many more of our benefits and offerings that support life-work balance on our careers page: chiesi.de/en/career/benefits
Chiesi views uniqueness and inclusion as key drivers of innovation and creativity. That is why we welcome applications regardless of ethnic or social background, nationality, age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or worldview.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now using the online application form below.
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How this role compares
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We currently track 128 comparable Manager Procurement roles across 31 biopharma companies.
Salary context
27 of 128 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)
Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.
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Seniority mix
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Therapeutic area mix
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