Senior Procurement Manager-European Pharmaceutical

Shanghai 全职 RMB350,000 - RMB550,000 per year View Job Description
We seek a visionary ‌Senior Procurement Manager‌ to revolutionize indirect procurement practices for our client. You will design end-to-end procurement strategies, drive supplier innovation, and deliver measurable cost efficiencies while aligning procurement outcomes with organizational goals.
  • Direct impact on regional P&L outcomes
  • Exposure to greenfield procurement transformation

About Our Client

We are partnering with a multinational company in specialty pharmaceutical to recruit a strategic Senior Procurement Manager. This role is critical to advancing operational excellence and cost optimization efforts across APAC and global markets.

Job Description



  1. Process Leadership
    • Redesign indirect procurement frameworks and policies
    • Establish cross-functional workflows spanning procurement-to-payment cycles
    • Develop category-specific sourcing strategies to achieve annual cost-saving KPIs


  2. Supplier Ecosystem Development
    • Build/maintain tiered supplier networks (preferred/general vendors)
    • Lead competitive bidding processes, RFQ analyses, and contract negotiations
    • Implement supplier performance dashboards with SLA tracking and improvement roadmaps


  3. Stakeholder Collaboration
    • Partner with department heads to decode complex procurement requirements
    • Deliver data-driven recommendations for vendor selection and process improvements
    • Support project-based procurement initiatives with market intelligence


  4. Cost Governance
    • Achieve YOY cost reductions through strategic vendor consolidation
    • Optimize TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) metrics across indirect spend categories
    • Mitigate supply chain risks via diversified supplier portfolios



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain/Finance/Business preferred); MBA a plus
  • 8+ years' strategic procurement experience in manufacturing/chemicals/FMCG
  • Proven success in:
    • Multi-million USD indirect procurement programs
    • Complex vendor negotiations (15%+ cost savings track record)
    • ERP/SRM system implementations (SAP Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent)
  • Behavioral Competencies:
    • Analytical thinker with financial modeling expertise
    • Persuasive communicator (C-suite to operational levels)
    • Agile problem-solver in matrix organizations

What's on Offer

  • Direct impact on regional P&L outcomes
  • Exposure to greenfield procurement transformation
  • Competitive expatriate package with mobility options
Contact
Jhene Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6735016
Phone number
+8621 6026 8028

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jhene Zhang
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8028
Job Reference
JN-052025-6735016

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