Sartorius Looking for Category Manager Capital Expenditures at Remote Full Time

We are currently looking for a Category Manager Capital Expenditures (m|f|d) for our Procurement, Supply Network and Logistics department based at our headquarters in Goettingen, Germany (Sartorius Stedim Biotech). In this position, you will serve as a subject matter expert managing capital programs. You are responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, price|contract negotiations and building a global supplier base to optimize value and mitigate risk.

What you will accomplish together with us

You are responsible for the development and implementation of efficient Category Management for capital sourcing initiatives (CapEx)

This includes understanding the business needs via business partner, market analysis, supply chain cost modeling, strategy selection, sourcing, award and contract management

Additionally you will Initiate and deliver tenders, negotiations, contractual frameworks, supplier performance reviews based on fit for purpose KPIs

Focus of your daily work is actively managing capital sourcing including risk management to ensure the delivery of the right product|service , at the right cost, at the right time while maintaining overall project timelines

You will develop strong, long term relationships with key suppliers, identify new sources and manage the existing supplier base including supplier evaluations

A close collaboration with internal stakeholders including Business Partners, Procurement Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Quality , Legal, and Finance is mandatory

In this position you will act as a project manager and operate as a valued member on cross functional teams

You will be able to prioritize in a fast paced environment while meeting timelines and budgets

What will convince us

Your are holding a Bachelor or Master degree in business administration or a comparable background

Additionally you have several years of professional experience in Category Commodity Management with a strong focus on Buildings, Machinery & Equipment

You have a very good understanding of the financial aspects of capital expenditures : ROI , NPV, cash flow and total cost of ownership

Also you have strong negotiation skills and experience in developing complex commercial and legal agreements

User experience in SAP is a plus

You are experienced in process engineering, the design and build of equipment and facility construction

Excellent communication and presentation skills matched with strong business acumen with a global mindset

You are enthusiastic and able to learn quickly as well as being proactive and detail oriented

Fluent English and Business German is also required with willingness to travel globally (approx. 20%)

As a federal contractor subject to Executive Order 14042, we require all of our employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodations for reasons related to a disability or for religion. If you will require an accommodation, we will discuss this with you should an offer of employment be extended to you.

Identification with our core values: Openness, Sustainability and Enjoyment

What we offer:
Sartorius’ ambition is to simplify progress in the bio-pharmaceutical industry to help translate scientific findings into new therapeutics faster and more efficiently. Over 11,000 employees at more than 60 sites are working together on achieving our goal: Better health for more people. And together, we have grown strongly over the past years. Enjoy the advantages of working with a global player:

Opportunity for international career development: a global network offering seminars and training sessions, expert and manager career paths

Open and highly collaborative culture: mutual support within teams and working as equals, team spirit and international collaboration

Work-life balance: Working from home at many sites

Ambitious goals: Sartorius plans to double its sales revenue approximately every five years and expects to grow its global team to approximately 15,000 people in 2025

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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We look forward to receiving your application.

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