Warehousing & Distribution Procurement Category Manager

Job Description
Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

As a newly independent company we are focused on growth. We see growth as the engine powering everything we want to achieve for patients. It will allow us to innovate & pioneer greater access to high-quality medicines, but we can only do this by bringing the best and the brightest minds together.

As a Warehousing & Distribution Procurement Category Manager, You Will Support The Category Manager In Implementing Procurement Strategies For International Transportation Services, Warehousing And Distribution In Two Areas

Primary Freight:
Support procurement activities for transportation of materials and finished products from Sandoz manufacturing sites, external warehouses, or CMOs to destination markets (directly or via HUBs/cross-docks).

Secondary Logistics:
Support procurement for local market distribution from entry ports/airports to final customers (patients, pharmacies, hospitals).

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Strategic Sourcing & Market Analysis : Conduct market research and benchmarking for warehousing, distribution, and freight services. Assist in preparing sourcing strategies aligned with global and regional objectives.
• RFx Process Management : Coordinate RFI, RFP, and RFQ activities and analyze supplier responses. Prepare comparison reports to support decision-making.
• Contracting & Compliance : Support contract drafting and negotiation preparation. Ensure compliance with GDP (Good Distribution Practices), regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management : Track and report supplier Performance. Assist in supplier review meetings.
• Cost Analysis & Savings Initiatives: Prepare cost models and identify opportunities for cost optimization. Monitors spend data and savings calculations and tracking against targets.
• Project Support : Participate in network optimization, sustainability, and digitalization projects. Provide administrative and analytical support for category initiatives.

What You Need To Bring To The Role

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain (pharma experience preferred).
• Knowledge of warehousing, distribution, GDP compliance, and freight management.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba).
• Fluent in English mandatory.

Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged

The future is (y)ours to shape

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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