International Sourcing Manager

About This Role:

As the International Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role on our procurement team, focusing on indirect sourcing categories across the International Region, excluding the US and Canada. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute regional and local sourcing strategies that align with our global objectives. This position entails managing categories such as Business Services, Commercial, and Clinical and Scientific, though these may evolve based on business needs and individual development plans. By independently managing sourcing projects and acting as the main point of contact in your region, you will ensure competitive sourcing of goods and services that safeguard Biogen’s interests. You will continuously monitor market trends to implement best practices and lead the sourcing process from requirement identification through financial and contractual negotiations. Additionally, you will enhance the Source to Pay processes and serve as a subject matter expert for systems like Oracle Source to Pay/Coupa. Your work will be crucial in translating business needs into procurement opportunities, driving significant value for the organization, and supporting Biogen’s vision.

What You’ll Do:

• Engage key stakeholders across the International Region to understand procurement needs and align with their priorities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver value while aligning with Global Procurement objectives.
• Conduct and lead negotiations for assigned sourcing projects, ensuring optimal terms and conditions.
• Identify opportunities in responsible categories and drive continuous process improvements.
• Execute supplier evaluations, assessing capabilities and risks to optimize relationships.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the Source to Pay process, providing user training as needed.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to partner on current and future projects.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement colleagues to align on sourcing strategies and leverage global requirements.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers and develop strategic external partnerships.
• Monitor market conditions to adapt sourcing strategies proactively.
• Present and interact with management-level stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of procurement strategies.

Please note that this role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.

Who You Are:
You are an innovative problem-solver with a knack for translating business needs into actionable procurement strategies. Your ability to build strong relationships allows you to effectively partner with stakeholders and suppliers alike. You thrive in dynamic environments, adapting to evolving business needs with creativity and a hands-on approach. Your excellent communication skills enable you to present confidently to management while fostering collaboration across teams. You are driven by a passion for delivering value and achieving alignment with global procurement goals.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 5 years of procurement experience with a broad range of category experience.
• At least 3 years in procurement or a similar position.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and leading project teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support multiple sourcing categories in a highly regulated environment.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages such as German, French, Italian, or Spanish are beneficial.

Preferred Skills:

• Procurement experience within an international pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment.
• Ability to influence project stakeholders and develop successful category strategies.

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About Biogen Poland

Our Warsaw office is a complex hub for local, regional and global roles. Regardless our role and reporting line we’re driven every day by our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare and devastating diseases. This is what gives us pride, inspires us and gives us fuel to push the boundaries of innovation. We represent over 30 nationalities and celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate and Best Places to Work Awards consecutively since 2021 in Poland and Europe. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, we’re inviting you to join our team.

About Global Business Services (GBS)

The Global Business Services (GBS) team transforms Biogen’s business processes, scaling global operations and fueling commercial growth and innovation. GBS adds value by delivering business solutions and support services through a global delivery model, operational transparency, and best practices. Aiming to be a world-class organization, GBS excels in people, solutions, execution, and partnerships, championing a continuous improvement culture recognized across Biogen. We form a great team of individuals with drive for innovation but also team players collaborating in the spirit of respect. And if you want to take your professional development in your own hands, this is a place for you. We give you a lot of opportunities for growth on a business and social ground.

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