Buying Manager (Food/FMCG)

At STADA we pursue the purpose of "Taking care of people's health as a trusted partner." Generics, Consumer Healthcare and Specialties, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.

Manage performance of assigned contract manufacturers with the focus on Specialty and Biosimilar segment • Ensure on time and in full delivery from the contract manufacturers, at favorable sourcing conditions • Establish and ensure the necessary business and legal framework between CMOs and STADA • Support the initiation and negotiation of supply agreements with the contract manufacturers. • Implement and lead regular MBRs (Management Business Reviews) with senior stakeholders of assigned suppliers to review the performance and identify strategies for improvements. • Collaborate on forecasting, production planning and supply chain business process activities to ensure continuity of supply and avoidance of back-orders. • Act as primary contact for communications and resolution of supply chain and technical issues that may impact timely supply of product and/or contractual obligations. • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, or related sciences (with focus on manufacturing technology), economics or technical engineer Relevant Experiences: • 5+ plus years handling external suppliers from a business point of view, with proven experience in business analysis and understanding of manufacturing cost structure: Fluency in English, written and spoken is mandatory • Spanish, German or any other European language would be a plus.

The

STADA Group

promotes a diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic background, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. STADA offers a competitive environment for personal and professional development within a growing company full of opportunities. Our future-oriented project requires dynamic and proactive professionals who can add value in a constantly changing environment.