Procurement Business Partner

Industry: Biotech
Skills: Procurement,CAPEX,Supply Chain

Start of project: 07.10.2024

Duration of the project: 12 months

Location: Neuenburg, Schweiz

Description of the main tasks:
Strategic:

• Governance & Policy Implementation: Ensure the proper implementation and adherence to internal governance frameworks, policies, and best practices across all procurement activities.
• Cost Management: Develop strategic cost-saving initiatives and identify cash optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing and procurement activities.
• Strategic Sourcing & Execution Planning: Provide strategic recommendations to stakeholders regarding sourcing strategies, project timelines, and execution plans, covering services, engineering, procurement, and installation.
• Contracting Strategy: Develop and execute fit-for-purpose contracting and competitive pricing strategies to support long-term project goals.

Tactical:

• Supplier Relationship Management: Manage and optimize relationships with suppliers, addressing issues like delivery time changes, contract management, and backorder resolution.
• Procurement Operations for Project Milestones: Ensure that all procurement tasks align with and contribute to the timely achievement of key project milestones, both tactically and operationally.
• Training & Capability Building: Enhance the skills and competencies of local procurement teams through training and on-the-job learning opportunities, ensuring capability alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborative Sourcing: Drive cross-functional collaboration with various internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with the overall project and business objectives.

Operational:

• CAPEX Procurement Management: Oversee and manage all procurement activities for CAPEX projects, ensuring they are completed within budget, timelines, and compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Performance & Milestone Tracking: Implement tracking systems to monitor sourcing milestones, procurement activities, and cost contribution through a comprehensive dashboard and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Profile:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Years of Experience: 8-12+ years of experience in procurement, specifically within CAPEX, construction, engineering, or heavy industries (pharmaceuticals, energy, manufacturing, etc.)
• Industry Experience: Preferably in industries with high capital expenditure needs (pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, or similar industries with complex CAPEX requirements).

Skills:

• Category Management: Expertise in CAPEX category management, including sourcing for large equipment, engineering services, and major capital projects.
• Strategic Sourcing: Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-value projects, including bidding, RFQ/RFP processes, and supplier selection.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in managing long-term relationships with suppliers, resolving issues, negotiating contracts, and ensuring high-quality vendor performance.
• Contract Negotiation: Strong experience negotiating large-scale contracts with suppliers, especially around CAPEX-related terms like payment terms, warranties, installation, and commissioning.
• Contract Management: Expertise in managing multi-year contracts, performance tracking, and resolving contractual disputes.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with senior leadership, engineering teams, and finance departments. Able to influence decision-making and secure buy-in.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, especially in developing the skills and capabilities of local buyers and junior procurement professionals.
• Understanding of CAPEX Equipment: Familiarity with the types of capital equipment, machinery, and facilities typically procured in the industry.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant regulatory and legal frameworks related to CAPEX procurement, including safety standards, environmental regulations, and local laws.