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#ChangeMakers
Ready to make an impact?

We develop, manufacture and supply dental implants, clear aligners, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics and biomaterials for use in esthetic dentistry, tooth replacement and restoration solutions or to prevent tooth loss.

We empower our employees to perform and make an impact, to question the status quo, to drive change, to stay ahead of the competition. From the first Dental Implant in 1974 to the latest Digital Solution – we do things differently than others

We deliver innovation based on evidence. This is part of our employer culture as well as an exceptional team spirit that truly encourages diversity and a powerful “can-do” attitude.

#WeChangeDentistry every day. Be part of it. 

Job Description

The Global Sourcing Manager within the recently created Global Procurement function of Straumann group manages a portfolio of selected IT and digitalization projects. The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible to put in place, lead and drive global virtual teams to ensure the successful definition and execution of selected IT category strategies and digitalization projects. In his/her role, the Global Sourcing Manager is accountable for the global IT category and digitalization procurement performance.

• Manage a portfolio of selected IT categories and digitalization projects globally for the Straumann group by leading cross-functional and cross-regional virtual teams with full accountability for procurement performance (portfolio representing +35 Mio CHF/year)


• Develop Procurement category strategies, that are aligned with the overall business strategy of the Straumann group: ensure the execution of sourcing projects that are integrated, cross-functionally executed and aligned with Straumann business stakeholders.


• Analyze supplier markets and provide recommendations that translate into actionable strategies and forward-looking analysis. Develop expertise, maintain market intelligence and stay abreast of the changing supply base and new technologies.


• Lead and drive sourcing projects and achieve targets:
  
  
  
  • Lead efforts that drive cost optimization, improve quality, service and enhanced innovation through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship and risk management.
  
  
  • Identify saving opportunities and manage a global pipeline of sourcing projects and initiatives, including both the ones fully executed by him/herself and the ones executed by others (strategic sourcing specialist or/and local procurement teams).
  
  
  • Define and execute strategic sourcing initiatives: lead supplier selection and negotiation through the RFP process, in collaboration with the different Straumann business units and corporate functions.
  
  
  • Manage supplier performance. Define and execute a yearly communication plan with critical / strategic suppliers.
  
  


• Ensure proper implementation, track and monitor performance

Qualifications

Profile

• Preferred education: Master, MBA academic degree in Business, Economics, or Engineering


• Professional certification: CPSM or CIPS desired


• Langage: English (excellent written and spoken), Others – fluency in at least one additional language is advantageous (e.g. German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in strategic procurement role (category management, strategic sourcing) with exposure to supply chain management (regionally or globally), complex strategic sourcing in a global matrix environment, optimal procurement processes and standards


• Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to be successful in delivering a challenging transformation agenda


• Specific category experience includes at least one of these: IT hardware, SaaS, IT services, IT consulting.

Personal Attributes & Behaviors

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and influence at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame, in an agile environment


• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions, countries, regions and cultures


• Demonstrated broad understanding of the content, processes and delivery channels in the field of the assigned categories. Expert negotiation skills


• Proven ability to assess risks associated with supplier and market changes in a regulated environment. Proven ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgements, establish and implement solutions.

Additional Information

This position reports to the Head of Global Procurement and is based at the Corporate Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. 

What can you expect from us?

• An agile and ambitious environment: We are #ChangeMakers.


• Open, friendly colleagues who collaborate and support each other: We are #Players+Learners.


• The freedom to create and engage in an environment with the opportunity to develop yourself as a person and in your career.


• To work for the No. 1 in Dentistry and one of the leading MedTech companies.


• And many other things!

Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.

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