Sourcing Manager

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice. Sourcing Manager  You make smart deals for us. We make sure joining Bayer is a smart deal for you.   What is in the deal for you: Be part of a new beginning. We are in the process of building a new team in Procurement focused on Sourcing capability and you can be part of it and learn a profession from scratch Make global connections that feel local. Our hubs bring together multicultural teams in flexible work set ups where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated. Enjoy purpose with autonomy. In our DSO (Dynamic Shared Ownership) model, you're empowered to act, shape decisions, and take real ownership. Buying better means making an impact and improving access to health and nutrition. Experience a culture that values curiosity and collaboration. Learn, grow, experiment and have people around you who make work feel fun. Your tasks and responsibilities Sourcing: Lead all sourcing activities with external suppliers, communicate supply constraints, and support strategic initiatives in collaboration with Procurement Category Leads. Supplier Management: Manage supplier relationships, create robust supply agreements, and leverage market intelligence to mitigate risks and drive competitive advantage. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, set joint targets, and provide procurement expertise.  What you bring  Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or business management Experience: Ideally relevant experience in procurement operations or supply chain management with focus on strategic sourcing Technical Skills: Ideally experience in procurement systems (e.g. Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite. Languages: Excellent proficiency in English is required; other languages are an advantage such Finnish, French, German and Turkish. What else? You thrive in team settings and believe that great ideas come from collaboration. You see challenges as opportunities and think outside the box to find solutions. You articulate your thoughts clearly and make complex topics easy to understand. You trust your gut, but you check it against the numbers. You see the big picture. You think in impact, not just input.  What we offer  Guided by our mission "Health for all, Hunger for none", we deliver breakthrough innovations in healthcare and agriculture. If you're looking to build a meaningful career in a community of creative and diverse people dedicated to making a difference, join us We offer you:  Flexible & hybrid work model. Career development & learning opportunities. Work-life balance for your physical & mental wellbeing. Competitive salaries & financial wellbeing (e.g. life insurance). We promote employee's well-being, Inclusion & diversity and sustainability in a collaborative and innovative environment. We promote social engagement through our volunteering program. #JoinBayerProcurement    YOUR APPLICATION    This is your opportunity to tackle the world's biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.  Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.   Location: Spain : Cataluña : Barcelona   Division: Enabling Functions  Reference Code: