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Roche

Sourcing Manager

Zug

FULL TIME

August 29, 2024

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

The Procurement Delivery team enhances flexibility and provides end-to-end sourcing support, from BOM development through the product lifecycle. By maintaining a local Procurement presence focused on continuous improvement, we ensure the global procurement model remains integrated with manufacturing. Our department supports all sites locally, meeting site specific requirements and successfully implementing global and regional projects, ensuring seamless alignment and operational efficiency.

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for the execution of Direct Procurement Operations activities within a specific region, country, or site, as well as supplier management responsibilities (negotiating, contracting, performance management) in alignment with the Category Management team. As a member of the Direct Procurement Operations team, the role involves executing various value-add activities such as first-level escalation from business stakeholders, master data management, supplier performance management, and driving cost savings/continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum value-add to Operations.

The key responsibilities include:

Execute procurement operations within the region or site, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high-quality customer service as well as execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible. Understand end-user requirements as received directly or indirectly.
Leverage applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and operating procedures.
Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities.
Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation.
Maintain strong information flows back to the Category Management teams in the event of high-value or non-standard requests, opportunities to aggregate demand, and regular submission of operations data and requirements to develop new strategies.
Apply the sourcing process (Rf Is, Rf Qs, Rf Ps) for sourcing activities, including the use of e Sourcing tools. Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies.
Collaborate with relevant business support functions (e.g., Accounts Payable) to drive operational efficiencies and maximize value-add to the business.
Ensure Direct Procurement Operations targets and metrics on customer service are delivered. Track and monitor these metrics, escalating issues as they arise.

You also support Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives related to (candidate) suppliers, such as supplier diversity, anti-bribery, and animal welfare.

Who you are

University degree – in either business administration or a technical discipline plus 3+ years of procurement experience with technical products, with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
Procurement background within a product oriented industry is beneficial – For example: manufacturing, medical devices, automotive, electronic or other relevant industries
Knowledge of business enterprise tools (e.g., SAP) and overall procurement processes/methodologies.
Strong understanding of internal stakeholder functions and requirements.
Fluent in English as well as in German
Availability to travel of up to 10%

You have the ability to translate business needs into procurement requirements. You possess a deep understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs. You have excellent communication and collaboration skills. You bring commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Be part of our inclusive team at Roche Procurement. Apply now !

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 Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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