Indirect Sourcing Manager – Europe

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Czechia, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee designated categories of Indirect Materials and Services throughout Europe and globally.

• Formulate and execute sourcing strategies aimed at reducing costs, minimizing supply risks, and enhancing supplier performance.

• Propel productivity and cost-saving initiatives across indirect spending categories.

• Examine spending patterns and pinpoint opportunities for process optimization and savings.

• Create and sustain a dynamic sourcing strategy and project timeline.

• Lead the RFI/RFQ procedures, supplier qualification, negotiations, and contract finalization.

• Manage supplier relationships and address commercial, pricing, and performance-related challenges.

• Track category spending to ensure that sourcing savings are recognized and maintained.

• Assist with budgeting processes by providing market intelligence and pricing insights.

• Establish governance, processes, reporting frameworks, and sourcing documentation.

• Deliver project updates, reporting, and escalation management to senior leadership.

• Partner with business stakeholders, Legal, Finance, and Procurement leadership.

• Identify productivity initiatives and spearhead the execution of sourcing strategies and continuous improvement efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, operations, or commercial roles.

• Demonstrated experience managing indirect spending categories in a multi-country or international setting.

• Experience in working within global, matrix organizations.

• Proficient in English communication skills.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects at once, and work independently in a remote environment.

• Willingness to travel internationally as necessary.

• Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

• Preferred: Professional Procurement or Project Management certification.

• Preferred: Skills in SAP software environments.

• Preferred: Knowledge of sourcing analytics and advanced spend analysis techniques.

• Preferred: Experience in the chemical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing sectors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment.

• Learning opportunities to promote career advancement and success.

• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunities for international travel.