Roche Diagnostics is the no 1 In-Vitro Diagnostics player globally. An important part of our success in transforming patient’s lives sits with our Global Operations function. And our Direct Procurement department plays a central role in making sure we can achieve that.
The Direct Procurement department has over a decade of experience and today we are looking to enter the next level of maturity. The steps we are taking will organically transform the department to ultimately become a specialist organization. Our vision is to be procurement entrepreneurs, with an ability to design and orchestrate innovative, agile and sustainable supplier network. And our talent will be in the driving seat.
Join our transformation journey! You can become the strategic sparring partner to our Global Operations and R&D stakeholders with regards to procurement decisions very early on in the process. Help us create a long term strategy to become a key enabler for Roche Diagnostics to grow profitably and to secure and extend its market leadership . What we have to offer is an exercise in organizational evolution, an open path to a truly global career and the chance to successfully lead through influence.
What will you do:
As you enter a mature organization, with a new vision for the future you will be responsible for the end to end Direct Procurement processes, that include category and supplier relationship management , sourcing, contracting, sustainability and risk management, master data and reporting, digitization and data/ science/ business /market intelligence. By leveraging the skills, know-how and capability of the Digital Intelligence team you will access, analyze and translate internal/external data to support strategy development and decision making. Therefore you can ensure you have the best in class approach to data/business analysis.
Your accountabilities:
Ensure optimal service delivery (end-to-end Capability service scope, prioritization and governance accountability)
Benchmark best practice ( within and outside of Roche, driving best-in-class capabilities, business process and tool solutions to maximize value delivery)
Ensure proper alignment with Procurement leadership vision
Drive Direct Procurement’s digitalization strategy
Ensure harmonized service delivery (definition of harmonized processes, master data and solutions for all Roche procurement activities)
Ensure synergetic development and implementation of processes and tools together with Global Procurement.
Set Capability Team goals and manage to target (annual performance goals for the procurement processes that are derived from organizational goals)
Set requirements and provide oversight
Accountable for risk management and mitigation in Data Intelligence team
Lead issue resolution
Identify and manage overall Program Management team budgets needed to support the annual operating activities
Define documentation and knowledge sharing framework
Lead capability team and ensure professional development
What you bring:
Relevant Bachelor’s degree
10+ years strategic and operational experience (mainly in Procurement)
7+ years process management specific experience
5+ years leadership experience
Stakeholder, influencing / management and negotiation skills in a global environment
Comprehensive knowledge and experience of the interface between Procurement and Finance processes and IT applications
Project / program management experience in complex setting and process based mindset focused towards driving continuous improvement
Ability to influence and challenge the status quo
Emotional intelligence, active listening and coaching mindset
High degree of dedication, motivation and ability to work under pressure
Ideally Lean Six Sigma Green, Black or Master Black belt certified
English fluency