Sourcing Executive

Sourcing Executive - ‎234142

Sourcing Executive (ID: ‎234142)
OUR COMPANY
At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the
lives of both humans and animals. Founded in ‎1885 and family-owned ever since,
Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective.
Now, we are powered by ‎52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse,
collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and
ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to
what we can achieve.
THE POSITION
We are looking for a Sourcing Executive to be part of our Saudi Arabia Finance
team based in Riyadh. This position will be responsible analyzing and managing
purchasing activities and strategies including but not limited to managing
demand of required goods and services, monitoring and managing suppliers,
negotiating, and contracting, performing cost reduction strategies, and
supporting Purchasing with all respect areas and defined criteria.

Please submit your application before/until May ‎12, ‎2023

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Monitor and review local policy to ensure they adhere to environmental changes and local needs


• Support the implementation of new Purchasing concepts and tools


• Identify demand and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to provide appropriate marketplace insights and innovative solutions to sourcing activities


• Create and manage targets and ensure appropriate actions are taken in case of malfunction of materials/services to improve efficiency


• Use electronic purchasing systems such as ERP, E-tools, E-tenders etc. to ensure timely and effective purchases are made and sufficient documentation is provided to support the decision


• Develop and define local category strategies aligned with global/regional concepts and the respective Global Sourcing Areas


• Maintain and enhance a structured system for management of suppliers by analyzing demand, setting procurement strategies, performing negotiations, finding appropriate suppliers, setting orders, and contracting with them.


• Perform tender pitches and cost reduction strategies through bundling of orders/consolidation of demand, setting effective payment terms and conditions, and finding strategies for alternative procurements


• Negotiate for quotations to obtain favorable prices, terms and conditions of payments and service levels


• Maintains and reviews contractual agreements with suppliers of goods and services

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics


• ‎2 - ‎4 years of experience in purchasing/sourcing function preferably indirect sourcing in pharmaceutical industry


• Previous experience and proficiency in MS applications, ERP systems and E-tools


• Fluency in English and Arabic


• Must be a national of Saudi Arabia


• Minimum meets in last performance appraisal (for internal posting)

COMPETENCIES

• Analytical and critical thinking skills


• Motivated to make quick and accurate decisions to deliver innovative solutions


• Excellent communicator with strong orientation towards understanding customer needs


• Capable of organizing, planning, and prioritizing workload


• Motivated and capable of influencing and driving change
  WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM?
  This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.
  We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working
  environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices.
  In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your
  growth is our growth. We also offer a competitive salary, generous amount of
  vacation time, and numerous benefits towards your wellness & financial health
  and work-life balance. Want to learn more about us? Visit
  https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/

Job - Purchasing/Sourcing/Supply Chain
Primary Location - Africa, Asia, Australasia-SA-Ar Riyad
Organization - SA-Boehringer Ingelheim Saudi Arabia
Schedule - Full-time