Sourcing Specialist

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science and technology to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

Performs procurement and sourcing functions which may include but are not limited to short and long-term category strategy development, supplier development and innovation enablement, commodity/services/goods procurement, outsourcing and vendor selection as well as project material sourcing/ planning/scheduling. Creates efficient integrated processes among internal functions and outside suppliers providing an efficient and transparent internal customer experience, compliant with quality assurance and sustainability requirements. Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various processes and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis. Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating business and customers needs and requirements through the organization.

- Conduct business analysis (market insights, consumption trends)

- Manage the assigned purchasing categories

- Prepare documentation and ensure all systems are properly updated

- Prepare and issue requests for quotations

- Use SAP to ensure on-time management of all activities associated with acquiring and delivering supplies to the end users

- Manage Materials Budget under own responsibility

- Prepare benchmarking reports, RFx, assessments

- Review supplier commercial terms & conditions (quality, price, delivery time)

- Support the qualification of suppliers

- Ensure all administrative functions related with procurement

- Maintain contract databases and preferred vendor list updated

- Participate in change control evaluation as appropriate

- Participate in investigations, definition of corrective/preventive actions and deviations closing (as applicable)

- Collaborate in the revision of raw materials specifications (as applicable)

- Collaborate in Internal Quality and HSE audits

- Evaluate materials quality requirements

- Manage complaints

- Ensure all assigned tasks are properly planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner

- Propose improvements to the area as appropriate and solve problems

- Make quality and timely decisions within the procurement tasks under her / his responsibility

- Gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues

- Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others).

- Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.

- University degree, preferably a Master’s in Engineering, Life Sciences or Business Management

- Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in a purchasing department, working primarily with chemicals

- Previous experience in supply chain roles (sourcing, procurement, logistics or supplier development) preferred

- Strong understanding and knowledge of procurement and negotiation principles

- Fluency in English is a requirement

- Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

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