Operational buyer Jobs in Petershausen

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and more than 17,000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas : The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life. In Oncology, we strive to become a global pharma innovator with competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 13 European countries and Canada.

For our development & production site we are looking for our

Lead Buyer (m / f / x) Direct Material

The position :

Are you an accomplished professional with a strong experience in Procurement? We are actively seeking highly qualified individuals to take on the pivotal role of Lead Buyer (m / f / x) Direct Material in our dynamic Pfaffenhofen site. As a Lead Buyer (m / f / x), you will play a crucial role in shaping category strategies and leading sourcing activities to secure the best value for our company. Join us in transforming the way we partner with the business and contribute to the success of our dynamic organization!

Roles & responsibilities :

Strategic Impact : Develop and execute category strategies in alignment with key stakeholders. Establish measures and controls to track successful implementation. Drive sustainable improvements

• Category Management : Responsible for overall category management, including supplier relationship management, performance monitoring, set up of preferred and strategic suppliers, Third Party Due Diligence and risk mitigation
• Sourcing expertise : Lead and execute end-to-end sourcing processes from specifications definition to contract finalization
• Negotiation lead : Active negotiation skills to secure optimal commercial and contractual conditions, ensuring best value for money is achieved
• Procurement excellence : Monitor and manage relationships with vendors to ensure contracts are negotiated, established, and executed as per agreement. Resolve performance gaps identified. Contribute to Procurement’s success with regards to savings, customer satisfaction, fulfilment of defined KPI´s, risk mitigation and achievement of departmental goals
• Strategic Collaboration : Partner with all departments across production sites to fulfill business requirements, driving maximum value for services sourced
• Procurement ambassador : Promote overall procurement achievements through the organization. Contributing to creating a positive environment within the team
• Compliance Champion : Conduct all activities in accordance with DSE policies and procedures as well as all relevant external regulations. (e.g. GxP / SOX / Data Protection / HCP Compliance / ToV). Minimize use of exceptions
• Innovation Advocate : Contribute to projects to standardize and harmonize Procurement operations

Professional expierence & education :

If you are ready to make a difference and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, apply now to join our Procurement team at DSE. Your journey towards a fulfilling career starts here.

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.