Project Buyer (m/f/x) Procurement

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Project Buyer (m/f/x) Procurement

Date: 7 May 2025

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

For our site in Pfaffenhofen/Ilm, we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position:

Project Buyer (m/f/x) Procurement

About Us

At Daiichi Sankyo Europe, we are committed to contributing to the enrichment of quality of life around the world. As part of the procurement organization, our goal is to guarantee that DSE and its affiliates receive value for money across products and services that are required. We achieve this by acting as trusted business partners for our internal and external stakeholders and by managing the balance between cost, quality, and time.

Are you an accomplished professional with strong experience in Procurement? We are actively seeking highly qualified individuals to take on the pivotal role of Project Buyer (m/f/x) in our dynamic Pfaffenhofen site. As a Project Buyer, you will play an important role in shaping category strategies and leading sourcing activities to secure the best value for our company. Join us in transforming the way we partner with the business and contribute to the success of our organization!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and purchasing activities for our Pfaffenhofen Plant
• Support cross-functional departments to identify relevant market players
• Lead sourcing initiatives and ensure vendors selected meet business needs
• Negotiate optimal terms and conditions with selected suppliers
• Develop and implement contractual agreements (result-driven)
• Manage relationships with vendors (supplier relationship management)
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with internal regulations (e.g., compliance checklist) and address gaps
• Create and maintain the process from Purchase Orders until goods are received
• Proactively identify exceptions and obtain proper approvals
• Drive efficient standardization and harmonization of procurement processes
• Participate in procurement monitoring activities
• Contribute to procurement success regarding savings, customer satisfaction, risk mitigation, and KPIs (e.g., ROSMA)
• Conduct all activities in accordance with DSE policies & procedures and relevant external regulations (e.g., GxP, SOX, Data Protection, HCP Compliance)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or vocational business school
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience; previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus
• Strong execution skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Organized, committed, proactive, and able to work autonomously under pressure
• Robust negotiation skills with basic contract and legal knowledge
• Team player with excellent intercultural communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Analytical, reliable, and accurate work ethic
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP MM, eSourcing
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English and German

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and improve patients’ lives. We foster a culture of mutual respect, continuous learning, inclusion, and diversity. Here, you will have opportunities to grow, think boldly, and share your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and a passion for addressing patient needs, we look forward to your application.

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