Our Story At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs. Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We do so via :

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment. For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world. (Senior) Purchase Manager (m / f / d) External Manufacturing Operations Key responsibilities for this role include : :
• Responsible for strategic sourcing of 3P contract manufacturers and contract developers to ensure continuous, high quality, compliant, cost-effective product supply.
• Managing key supplier relationships including leading regular comprehensive business reviews with key suppliers, identifying opportunities to improve delivery and performance, and driving excellence and flexibility of execution to support supply chain ruggedness and optimize commercial opportunities
• Identifying and lead the mitigation of risks in the 3P external manufacturing network by continuously benchmarking key products against internal network and other 3P options.
• Supporting all Global processes and policies, including BCRA, CFA, SNC, LCM.
• Leading and managing relevant portions of Vertical processes, including tracking of key metrics and KPIs
• Collaborating with Vertical supply chain partners for key issue escalation and resolution to support continuity of product supply, support various budget-related activities.
• Partnering with key stakeholders, business unit management and vertical stakeholders to manage supplier relationships and deliver the highest value possible from all 3P contract manufacturers in Life cycle management project, Tech-Transfer, Process and manufacturing adaptations, packaging changes, API (Active pharmaceutical ingredient) and Excipient changed.
• Keeping current on best-in-class sourcing management processes and techniques onwards.
• Supporting all Mylan Quality and Regulatory initiatives, including supplier audits, occurring at or in conjunction with Third Party Manufacturers located in the region. The minimum qualifications for this role are :
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in the field of Business or Pharmaceutical Engineering or Pharma­ceutical Degree
• Minimum 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in a supply chain or sourcing (A combination of experience and / or education will be taken into consideration.) or equivalent high regulated industries
• Experience in product supply chain, regulatory channels and processes, and new product launches
• Problem solving skills, hands-on mentality
• Fluency in German and English (written and oral)
• If you do not fulfill all the requirements, please feel free to apply anyways At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. Why Viatris? At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives. Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please Website Sustainability at Viatris Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit Website Are you ready for your next career step? We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our application system, Workday, under ID : R If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Talent Partner, Ms. Helfrich, via email at . For more career opportunities and information about the company, please visit . APPLY HERE!