Manager / Senior Manager - Procurement (Category Manager)
You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.
Are you passionate to be in the role as Manager / Senior Manager - Procurement? Do you have experience in Procurement ? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare!
As a Manager / Senior Manager - Procurement at B. Braun you will play a vital role in…
Your key responsibilities:
- Category Strategy Development & Execution: Lead the development and execution of category strategies by collaborating with business stakeholders and global/regional procurement colleagues. Gain a deep understanding of business requirements, value chain, total costs, risks, and opportunities to deliver value improvements. Bring supplier and supply market expertise to the business, including identifying and developing innovations. Plan and execute procurement activities using B. Braun’s ‘Source to Contract’ process, leading competitive tenders and negotiations as required.
- Supplier Management & Supplier Risk Management: Take responsibility for supplier management, implementing business reviews and driving supplier performance sustainably. Work with stakeholders to develop and deploy supplier performance targets and KPIs. Ensure suppliers have the capacity, financial stability, quality, and technical capabilities to meet business requirements, and implement supplier development/risk mitigation plans as needed.
- Operations, Reporting & Governance: Manage the Purchase Requisition process and approvals for the category in line with company policies. Accountable for cost savings and value creation in line with annual targets. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders while promoting compliance with integrity and B. Braun’s code of conduct.
- Projects & assignments: Challenge sourcing activities, processes, and existing practices to identify and implement value engineering, operational excellence, process improvements, and new sourcing opportunities. Take initiative and lead or support improvement projects within the function and business.
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Engineering/ Sciences preferred. At least 8 to 10 years’ experience in category management for direct materials procurement, preferably in a highly-regulated industry and MNC environment.
- Excellent understanding of procurement processes, internal business requirements and market dynamics with strong supplier sourcing background.
- Strong project management experience and strong analytical problem solver with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment while working independently to resolve critical issues.
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers, internal business customers, and senior management. Ability to work well in a high-paced, dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion timely.
What sets B. Braun apart?
Founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun is a leading medical technology company with over 66,000 employees in 64 countries. Specializing in infusion therapy, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anaesthesia, and more, B. Braun develops high-quality products and services that improve global health. In Asia Pacific, B. Braun employs over 16,000 people across 10 production sites and 16 business offices.
Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the regional headquarters for APAC. With more than 7,000 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the APAC region. It also houses the Centre of Excellence for Intravenous Access.
What can we offer you?
- Retirement benefit scheme
- Long service award
- Medical insurance
- Training and development programs
- Education assistance program
What’s next?
Once you click on the link to Apply, you will be directed to update your personal information and submit your CV. Our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application, and if you pass the CV screening you will be invited for the interview. If you stand out and meet our requirements, we will present you with an offer and guide you through our seamless onboarding process. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
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