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The Position
The Opportunity
Are you ready to make an impact in Direct Procurement Operations? As a Sourcing Manager, you will play a key role in executing procurement activities within a specific region, country, or site. You will be responsible for supplier management, including negotiations, contracting, and performance management, all while aligning with our Category Management team.
Who You Are
You are a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional with a strong background in sourcing and supplier management. Your ability to execute procurement processes end-to-end ensures operational excellence and cost-effectiveness. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by the opportunity to deliver meaningful impact.
What you bring to the role:
* A university degree, preferably in business or a related field (post-graduate qualification is a plus).
* Procurement experience, including contracting, enterprise systems, and spot buying.
* Business fluency in English and, ideally, additional regional languages.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into procurement solutions.
* Knowledge of procurement tools, eSourcing platforms, and contract management systems.
* Experience in continuous improvement methodologies and a customer-centric approach.
What You’ll Do
* Execute procurement activities within your designated region or site, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and exceptional customer service.
* Act as a key point of escalation for procurement-related issues and drive continuous improvements.
* Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and track supplier performance to ensure optimal value delivery.
* Collaborate with legal teams to support contract development, including master agreements and statements of work.
* Leverage sourcing methodologies, tools, and category guidelines to optimize procurement processes.
* Maintain strong information flows between procurement teams and category management for enhanced decision-making.
Why Join Us?
At Roche, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a real difference. You will have opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and global collaboration. We are committed to innovation and excellence, and we value the unique perspectives of our diverse team members.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re passionate about procurement and eager to drive impactful sourcing strategies, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of Direct Procurement Operations!
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.