Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1600 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.

Group Lead Expert (m/f/d) – Category Management

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing and contracting strategies for worldwide pharmaceutical greenfield and capacity expansion projects, including turnkey delivery models such as EPC and EPCm, as well as pharmaceutical consultancy services and technical equipment
• Develop and execute procurement strategies in close collaboration with global IT stakeholders for group-wide functions such as Quality, R&D, Production, Engineering, and Automation within pharmaceutical manufacturing, covering IT hardware, software, and related services
• Lead all commercial procurement activities for assigned projects, including:
• Drafting and negotiating complex contracts
• Reviewing technical documentation together with stakeholders and subject matter experts and preparing commercial documentation for awarding purposes
• Managing claims in collaboration with stakeholders and specialists
• Acting as the primary commercial interface for all project-related suppliers
• Drive risk management activities, including supplier risk assessments, contract risk mitigation, and the negotiation of robust commercial terms
• Lead negotiations in an international environment, establishing long-term global agreements and strategic partnerships with key suppliers
• Develop, maintain, and present sourcing, performance reports, and KPIs, enabling transparency and data-driven decision-making at a global level

Your expertise and ideal skill set

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or a comparable field
• More than 6 years of in-depth strategic procurement experience with proven expertise in Category Management; experience within the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage
• Strong experience in project management; familiarity with SAP is a plus
• Highly developed stakeholder and relationship management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels in an international environment
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with a proven ability to achieve sustainable business outcomes while maintaining long-term partnerships
• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic mindset, combined with the ability to navigate complexity, ambiguity, and change in a structured and solution-oriented manner

Your department – where you make an impact

• We, the Group Supply Chain Unit, cover the full value chain: from supply management (including plasma) to customer delivery, from production planning to invoicing and from data ownership to continuous improvement. In Supply Chain, excellence in service is the result of well-established processes and standards, advanced planning, and the dedicated execution of a highly skilled team.
• Our team is divided into the following departments: Strategic Planning, Order Management, Procurement and Center of Excellence.

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy
• Training & further education
• Health promotion
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections
• Company and team events

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4.686,11 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application – regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.

Larissa Amling

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About Octapharma

Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.