Job Description
At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
THE POSITION
As Negotiation Expert, you serve as the Center of Excellence within Purchasing at Boehringer Ingelheim.
Your mission: to seamlessly incorporate negotiation excellence into our purchasing process in order to prevent supply chain disruptions and to ensure the steady availability of our health-critical products for our customers. By leveraging your expertise and innovative negotiation techniques you will not only contribute to the improvement of Boehringer Ingelheim's financial performance but also establish a competitive edge. Your contribution will be key in creating substantial value for Boehringer Ingelheim.
Are you passionate for Purchasing and Negotiations? Then we are looking forward to welcoming you as part of our team! This position is part time eligible with minimum 80 %.
- In your new role, you will define new negotiation strategies and prepare complex, strategic negotiations in collaboration with Category Managers, Global Category Heads and Business Partners (direct and indirect spend).
- With your expertise, you will ensure that the best negotiation technique is used for each case, contributing to the achievement of the organization's long-term vision.
- You will lead complex negotiation activities in the various sourcing areas and participate in Category Manager and/or Business Partner negotiations, when necessary (e.g., for high impact Contracts, critical negotiations (e.g., where supply chain might be interrupted or supplier(s), place irrational demands for critical categories etc.).
- In addition, you will consult and train the ONE Sourcing organization to develop and apply new required capabilities.
- Furthermore, you will be an expert in the implementation of negotiation techniques, act as a process owner of innovative negotiation tools and continuously develop them further.
- Master's degree in business administration, economics or equivalent, alternatively bachelor's degree with several years of relevant professional experience
- Several years of negotiation and consulting experience as well as certifications from various established and well-known negotiation institutes (please indicate in your CV)
- Relevant knowledge of various negotiation techniques (e. g. game theory, parallel negotiations)
- Result-oriented approach coupled with moderation and persuasion skills and the necessary know-how to support various stakeholders
- Very good communication and negotiation skills in English and German, coupled with a good understanding of Anglo-Saxon and German law and corresponding legal terminology
Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application - application deadline is August 30th, 2024
Step 2: Speed meeting until end of August
Step 3: Virtual meeting round mid till end of September
Step 4: On-site interviews end of September till beginning of October
With us, you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.
We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth.
Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities.
Want to learn more? visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com
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