Teva Associate Director Direct Procurement Cluster Lead East EU & - TAPI 

Croatia 

260363385

• Single point of contact to the VP Procurement and Head of Direct Procurement for all procurement activities in all sites in the defined cluster
• Leading and mentoring the procurement team, foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Creating and executing procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives across the specified regions

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure reliable supply chains and favorable terms
• Ensuring all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies and managing risks associated with supply contracts and agreements
• Ensuring the implementation of global and regional initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to consolidate locally managed categories at the country-wide level, in alignment with the Global Procurement Policy and Global Procurement Category Management
• Supporting the Head of Direct Procurement in the budget definition and the savings AOP Plan
• Ensuring realization of the savings targets for the category/site
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with overall business objectives
• Managing, engaging and influencing key stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement of Direct Procurement processes
• Oversee the procurement process, including sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Closely collaborating with Direct Category Lead and align with their guidance

• At least 10 years experience in Pharma Direct Procurement API / Intermediates Manufacturing
• Master's degree in natural sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology or equivalent; MBA is an advantage.
• Strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills including cross-functional teamwork, and written and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously, make decisions and resolve/follow up issues quickly
• Ability to draw strategic insights from analysis and effectively summarize and present insights
• Proven managerial skills
• Interpersonal skills including cross-functional teamwork
• Strong multi-cultural proven skills
• Solid understanding and ability to lead contract management
• Fluent English (both written and verbally)

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