DirecciónWant a 3D Career? Join Norgine.
At Norgine, our colleagues Dare themselves to be different and try new things, Drive to achieve their goals and beyond, and Develop themselves and their community.
We call it the 3D career at Norgine and it offers you a fully-rounded experience with no limits.
Bring everything about yourself that you’re proud of, whether that’s your passion for making a difference, focus on others’ well-being, or intellectual curiosity to unleash in a fast-paced environment and supportive community.
In return, get a sense of belonging, a long-term career with ongoing development and upskilling, and a company that cares about people’s wellness as much as you do.
Because at Norgine, we transform lives with innovative healthcare solutions.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Global Category Manager to join Norgine in Madrid. The person holding this position will report to Head, Direct / Indirect Purchasing.
The role involves the management of cross-functional activity in a multi-site, pan-European environment. The job holder is accountable for the management of key spend categories including the delivery of savings and supplier performance objectives.
Identifying and maintaining effective relationships is critical to this role as change must be managed across all markets and all functions in the business.
If you want a multi-dimensional 3D career in a leading healthcare organisation, join us.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Benchmark current cost levels and KPIs, define purchasing strategies and lead purchasing projects / initiatives to the most effective and successful outcome
- Deliver against and improve upon key objectives of cost, service, quality and other targets
- Communicate effectively and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels. Promote the profile of the purchasing function
- Initiate, encourage and implement new and innovative approaches to problem solving, project delivery and continuous improvement
- Facilitate the creation and delivery of the One Norgine’ culture and participate in purchasing process development and team leadership activity
- Demonstrate thought leadership within and external to the team, set a behavioural example for others in the team to follow
- Purchasing strategy creation and review for assigned spend categories
- Lead cross-site strategy implementation with cross-functional team
- Sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contracting
- Value measuring and reporting and target setting
- Supplier assessment and performance management
- Review and recommend purchasing process improvement, innovation and ongoing learning
- Drive change, matrix leadership and Continuous Improvement
- Train and coach purchasing team members and / or stakeholders
Requirements
- A proven track record in delivery of effective category management in a multi-site, tactically driven environment is essential.
- Accomplished, competent and recognised as SME in several GP processes, sub-processes or categories.
- Ability to influence, engage and / or motivate stakeholders, operational users, governance committees and cross-functional team members
- There is some European travel (approximately one trip per month).
- Fluent English mandatory and second European language is sought after but not a pre-requisite.
Benefits
Benefits vary between locations.
Sound good? Find out more about the career you’ll have with Norgine, then apply here.
Anti-discrimination and equal opportunities :
Norgine prides itself on its integrity, honesty and fairness in all aspects of our business. We aim to create a safe, welcoming and engaging workplace.
Norgine provides equal opportunities to all employees and is strongly committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, religion or belief, age, nationality, sex, disability, pregnancy / maternity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, or sexual orientation.
Norgine does not condone any discriminatory acts or attitudes in the conduct of our business between our employees or with external parties.
This includes unlawful harassment and victimization.
