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Sourcing Manager R&D

Country: Germany

City: Aachen

Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 44707

Professional | Permanent | Full-/ Part-time | Hybrid

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What the job looks like
Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

Leading the tactical procurement part within the “Source to Contract” (S2C) process, such as e.g. executing RfQs, negotiating and contracting, mainly for the area of Clinical Development
Providing functional and operational support to Global R&D, acting as business partner and key contact for budget holders and leadership teams leading discussions and decisions with regards to S2C processes
Taking responsibility for assigned spend areas, led by the professional guidance of procurement team lead, supporting the development and execution of the respective strategies and conducting operational supplier performance management including e.g. contracting, pricing etc.
Evaluating demand requirements raised by Global R&D organization, informing, escalating and discussing requirements with procurement team lead and global procurement Team
Implementing procurement awareness amongst all relevant process stakeholders and ensuring compliance to standard processes, especially for tendering and contract management including document management, and supporting vendor due diligence process and master data management for vendors
Contributing on change and continuous improvement initiatives for optimization of Global Procurement and the spend categories to increase efficiency and reduce costs

What you’ll bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

A University degree in relevant field
Ideally 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a comparable role with focus on R&D / Clinical Development Services
Experience in managing and conducting larger negotiations as well as managing a high number of international suppliers
Practical expertise in procurement processes and in supporting to develop & implement category strategies
Good understanding of supply markets in R&D spend Areas
Strong interpersonal understanding & communication skills, stakeholder management and business acumen
Excellent analytical thinking, good understanding of contract law
Passion for continuous improvement & driving new initiatives
Experience in cross-functional Projects
Fluent in English (additional language is a plus)

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"We are looking for a solution- and result-oriented person who is excited to join our Procurement team, supporting R&D to bring new medicines to patients. Navigating high-pressure sourcing challenges where quality and timelines matter, we always have each other’s backs - and we do not forget to laugh along the way. I believe in collaboration, being kind, direct, and proactive. "

Julia Fröhlig, the Hiring Manager

About Grünenthal

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.

Your HR contact:

Sarah Schäfer