(Senior) Category Buyer, Chem&BioReagents

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

An exciting position has become available for a (Senior) Category Buyer focusing on the Chemicals and Bioreagents requirements. As part of a global procurement category team, the successful candidate will play a strategic role working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage supply and demand of key products, creating and improving processes for new and existing products. The person will report to Director Procurement, Global Category Leader ChemBio located in Germany.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute sourcing strategies defined by the respective category leader or category manager and sourcing decisions for the Chemicals and Bioreagents category, inclusive an oversight of purchase orders.
• Conduct purchasing of materials and services, and allocate frame contracts to demand requests, together with operational procurement.
• Execute Supplier Management activities.
• Performance Management of the Chemicals and Bioreagents supply base and its reporting within the category team; proactively drive sourcing process, identifying global supply needs, soliciting quotes, tendering and negotiating supplier contracts within the category level defined boundaries.
• Analysis of supply markets for the assigned material groups in alignment and under guidance of the category manager / category leader, involvement in global savings and KPI delivery and its reporting.
• Contribute in development of material and supplier strategies and in optimization of procurement processes within the agreed field of engagement and in alignment with global process, methods & tools guidance.
• Act as a point of contact for external and internal stakeholders. Effectively manage relationships and provide support/guidance as appropriate.

Position Requirements:

• Ideally a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a Life Science discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar) or in a Procurement / Supply Chain related area.
• Experience within a similar role in Procurement, in a regulated environment is preferred.
• English language skills (written and spoken) are essential with the ability to negotiate effectively and influence others. Polish language is beneficial.
• Experience of ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Analytical skills with competencies in excelling data and creating reports.

Personal Requirements:

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to communicate targeted and effectively.
• Business and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to navigate in global business environments also virtually, and effectively use digital enablers.

What We Offer:

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel in your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

We offer:

• Possibility to develop in an international company.
• Training and development programs.
• Private medical care.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Multisport card.
• Flexible benefits platform.
• Language classes.
• Pension Scheme (PPE) after 12 months.
• Childcare subsidy.
• Happy Monday :)
• Friendly atmosphere.
• Casual dress code.
• Attractive location (Sky Tower).