Procurement Specialist

Job Description

For the Organon Global Procurement & Supplier Management Organization in Oss, we are currently recruiting a:

Procurement Specialist

The position

As a Procurement Specialist at our production site in Oss, The Netherlands, you are an essential link between our suppliers, internal stakeholders, and global procurement teams. You ensure that the right materials, under the right conditions, and at the right time, are available to support our production operations. With your knowledge of sourcing, data analysis, and contract management, you support both direct and indirect procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and execution– Work with cross-functional teams to create strategies which both deliver quick wins and genuine innovative breakthroughs.
• Support Category & Supplier Relationship Management – Direct responsibility and accountability for multiple direct categories for regional suppliers and maintaining the direct relationship with local contacts from global suppliers.
• Sourcing – organize and directly manage strategic sourcing initiatives (RFI, RFQ, supplier negotiations) with digital sourcing tools.
• Contracting – identify requirements and objectives of the business to independently prepare and negotiate contracts with suppliers with minimal legal support.
• Maintaining and updating prices for responsible vendors in our systems
• Supplier Development – Build relationships and manage local key suppliers using proven processes to drive the realization of the full value of the key relationships.
• Stakeholder Management, Business Sponsorship, Business partnering – Work in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders using problem solving and proactive communication skills. Build a keen insight and understanding of business requirements and satisfy business needs.
• Early, active involvement in cross-functional projects.
• Continuous Improvement – Ensure efficiency in supplier relationships and personal productivity.
• Market Knowledge, Insight and Subject Matter Expertise - Use thorough market knowledge and data analysis to gain critical insights that drive the selection of sourcing strategies and continuous improvement activities.
• Proactive Cost Management - Achieve cost control, sustainable cost reduction, and cost containment targets, and add value to area of expenditure through a strong Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) orientation and process management.
• Performance - Deliver ongoing savings as required, as well as meeting the stakeholder business requirements.
• Environment Social & Governance (ESG) - Participate in achieving the organization's ESG goals including but not limited to Supplier Diversity and Sustainability.
• Local Super User for sourcing tools.

 Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, procurement, engineering or another related field of study.
• At least two years of work experience in direct procurement.
• Some experience in contracting, understanding legal, compliance and commercial elements
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a dynamic & high-speed environment and proven ability to effectively prioritize.
• Interest, flexibility, and willingness to manage other categories, if required.
• Results and action oriented.
• Problem solving mindset, innovative, analytical, creative and a team player.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Dutch.

Preferred Experience, and Skills

• Strong interest in AI usage. 
• Experience in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industries.

We offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus.
• 35,5 days of leave.
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Incentive Plan (bonus).
• Commuting allowance.
• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

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