Sourcing Excellence Operations Manager

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Excellence Manager. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage procurement activities for key operational categories, including facilities, engineering, and equipment. The position requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiations. You will play a vital role in ensuring value-driven procurement while adhering to corporate policies and delivering impactful results.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with project and operational needs.
• Manage procurement processes, including eRFX events, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Utilize digital sourcing tools to streamline tendering and contract management activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and support stakeholder understanding through training and guidance.
• Collaborate with business teams to identify opportunities, validate savings, and deliver value.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and dispute resolution.
• Provide expert input on supplier selection, pricing structures, and incentives during project execution.
• Maintain sourcing plans as living documents, ensuring alignment with project milestones.

Requirements:

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years experience in sourcing, capital procurement, or project management.
• Proven expertise in sourcing within facilities and distribution environments.
• Strong knowledge of tendering, supplier negotiations, and contracting processes.
• Proficiency in e-sourcing platforms (e.g., Scout, Ariba) and contract management tools (e.g., Sirion).
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and oral skills.

Salary Benefits:

• A challenging work environment with excellent career development programs.
• Hybrid position, once or twice per week on site in Breda (after training period).
• For this role, the company offers a competitive salary package.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses is dependable on travel distance.
• The contract will be through Undutchables.

Our client is an international market leader in the pharmaceutical industry – focused on transforming science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives. The patients are the main priority at all times. This USA founded organization holds a large site in Breda, where produced medicines are labeled, stored and shipped worldwide, to more than 75 countries. The staff in Breda works on supply chain processes, engineering, clinical research, marketing and sales on a daily basis. The company culture is dynamic and fast paced, with a strong international character.