Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.
We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.
At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.
Procurement Country Manager
You are part of
Indirect Procurement is part of Galderma Procurement managing the indirect spend as a total via matrixed organization (a Category cluster on the vertical axe and a Market Procurement set up on the horizontal axe, covering all Galderma Markets globally). We are on a Perform and Transform journey creating additional value for Galderma in general and Procurement more specifically. This makes Indirect Procurement fun to work in and good for professional learning opportunities in your career path.
Through category management, you deliver strategic stakeholder & supplier relationship management, build fit-for-purpose solutions enabling cost reduction and growth. You will be part of a highly engaged team always acting with integrity and a can-do attitude.
Your main tasks:
- Ensure integration & leverage of market business needs into procurement category strategies
- Define requirements, steer the process of identifying, qualifying, ranking, selecting appropriate suppliers
- Negotiations with key suppliers & leveraging global volume
- Act as expert in local requirements (legislation, culture, supply base) and Spend Master
- Secure industry compliance requirements
- Apply category policies supported by operational guidelines
- Demand & Spend Management: Price*Quantity expertise and gate keeping
- Execute savings according to plan
- Ongoing process optimization
- Support of stakeholders in Country with sourcing/purchasing needs
- Promote & translate global strategies for local execution
- Jointly with stakeholders, lead business review process with strategic suppliers & review KPI (BRM)
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business field
- Category Management experience
- Several years working experience in a Pharma, industrial or FMCG company where the Procurement function is mature, performing and seen as strategic
- Pharma/regulated environment experience is a plus
- Lean, 6 Sigma is a plus
- Business Proficiency in English (written and oral)/ A third language is an asset
- Highly proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel
- Coupa experience is a plus
- Excellent negotiation skills, independent, motivated, and self-motivated
- Excellent strategic thinking skills combined with strong critical thinking skills
- Able to adapt quickly to a constantly changing environment
- Ability to influence both suppliers and internal/external stakeholders, and to lead impacting, and recognized as such, sourcing projects.
