Director Procurement Strategy & Programmes (f/m/d)

"Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner" - This mission motivates us at STADA every day to improve the health of people worldwide. With our wide range of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.

Around 11,700 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to successfully shape the future of STADA.

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Director Procurement Strategy & Programmes (f/m/d)

Bad Vilbel Germany (DE) Full-time Permanent Procurement & Supply Chain Management / Executives

We are seeking a strategic leader for the role of Director of Procurement Strategy & Programmes. This position involves advocating for our Procurement department at the highest levels, developing global strategies, and leading cross-functional teams without direct authority. If you have a Master's in Business or Economics/Finance, extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and strong project management skills, we encourage you to apply.

• You act as a strategic leader, advocating for the Procurement department with the leadership team, boards, and investors, ensuring interests and initiatives are well represented.
• You guide and lead cross-functional teams in an international setting, promoting cooperation and collaboration without direct authority oversight.
• You develop and oversee the global procurement strategy, including direct and indirect procurement, aligning with group targets and continuously refining the approach.
• You coordinate and conduct monthly business reviews, ensuring strategic insights and discussions are at the forefront with the team.
• You track and analyze key metrics for Procurement and External Supply Organization (ESO), overseeing performance and making strategic decisions to meet savings targets.
• You manage and align project pipelines, particularly in indirect procurement, collaborating closely with finance partners to evaluate and execute business cases effectively.
• You prepare and align the annual budget for global Procurement and ESO with the organization's strategic priorities and overall goals.
• You oversee mergers and acquisitions, assessing the integration of new portfolios or organizations within STADA's procurement framework to ensure compatibility and alignment with established practices and strategies.

• You hold a master's degree in Business or Economics/Finance and bring 5-7 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in procurement or supply chain.
• You possess proven project and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective cross-functional work in a global and dynamic setting.
• You have experience facilitating workshops and are skilled in interacting with top management, showcasing excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• You are results-driven and solution-oriented, approaching complex issues independently with a proactive and positive attitude.
• You are a strong team player with the capability to lead without authority and leverage team diversity effectively.
• You are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, fluent in English and German, with a firm grasp of data analysis to support strategic decisions; additional language skills are an advantage.

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Individual development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile)
• Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
• Subsidized cafeteria

We look forward to receiving your application via our . At you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality. Do you have further questions? Then please reach out to . We will consider requests to work part-time on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance by e-mail () and let us know how many hours per week you would like to work.

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.