Operational Support Sourcing Specialist

<h2>OUR COMPANY</h2> <p>At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.<br/> GBS Center Network delivers services to all our worldwide business functions and legal entities out of 4 locations around the globe. We are a passionate global team that understands business needs and are experts in delivering complex business services. Our strong, service-oriented mindset helps us build strong relationships with our stakeholders. Now we are launching our new GBS Center in Wroclaw, Poland to further expand GBS global footprint and support the growth of our company.</p> <h2>The position</h2> <p>Looking for a role where you are responsible for performing operational sourcing activities and category management support. If you are keen to support Sourcing organization in a very autonomous manner within the assigned categories in accordance with category strategies/sourcing card that have been developed by Global Category Managers, then this is your place to be.</p> <h2>Tasks &amp; responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>As the Sourcing Expert (Operational Sourcing Support), you are responsible for overall operational sourcing activities for Germany, working closely with Global Category Managers or Sourcing Managers, following internal and external compliance regulations.</li> <li>You support demand management by creating and maintaining new demands in the system.</li> <li>You support Category Manager/Sourcing Manager to conduct a comprehensive supply market analysis utilizing available methodologies.</li> <li>You create in the tool the Rfx Process including preparation, execution, evaluation, approval and awarding of RfX in line with defined Sourcing Strategy and Target Operating Model in close collaboration with Global Category Managers/Sourcing Managers.</li> <li>You run RFx Process end to end including the selection of the right template, in line with Sourcing strategy and framework. </li> <li>You manage the entire lifecycle of purchasing contracts, from their inception to contract closure in close collaboration with Category Manager/ Sourcing Managers.</li> </ul> <h2>About our future employee:</h2> <p>You should speak English fluently (C1 level) and have min. 2 years of experience in a Sourcing related position. <br/>  </p> <p><b>Additionally, we are looking for:</b><br/>  </p> <ul> <li>Min Bachelor degree preferably in Economics, Purchasing or Procurement field</li> <li>Min. 2 years experience with SAP Ariba sourcing</li> <li>Distinct empathy, team spirit, accountability, intrapreneurship, and a high service orientation with a continuous improvement mindset</li> <li>Customer orientation even in difficult situations and in contact with higher hierarchy levels</li> <li>Proven problem-solving ability to manage complex and/or sensitive situations to successfully recommend, influence and implement solutions which may require engaging different levels within the organization</li> <li>Excellent analytical skills, strategic mind-set and capable of prioritizing</li> <li>Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Excellent communication skills </li> <li>Preferably working experience with SAP, ServiceNow, MS Office (advanced in Excel)</li> </ul>