Digital Procurement Transformation Manager

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Digital Procurement Transformation Manager

Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 44622

Professional | Permanent | Full-/ Part-time | Hybrid

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What the job looks like
Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Owning, challenging, and refining the Global Procurement and ESO digital transformation roadmap.
• Driving the planning, coordination, and management of digital projects within procurement and across functional teams, including budgeting and resourcing, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Identifying potential issues and alternative solutions, and elevating digitalization ideas by exploring, evaluating, and prioritizing opportunities based on user needs, business context, technical feasibility, and other key factors.
• Leading the enhancement and optimization of procurement tools to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Championing novel ideas and mobilizing the organization to work more effectively through digitalization.
• Leading digital transformation initiatives focused on improving procurement efficiency, cost savings, and risk and supplier management.
• Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices in digital transformation and procurement.
• Ensuring successful change management and adoption of new digital tools and processes across the organization.
• Supporting and training users on software systems, interfaces, workflows, and other related activities to maximize adoption and impact.

What you’ll bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• A university degree in Data Science, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field is required
• Proven track record in project management of digital procurement solutions, including identification, implementation, and integration at local and global levels
• Comprehensive functional knowledge in the field of strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationship management, ideally in a leading industry (e.g., consumer goods, high tech, automotive, etc.)
• and/or management consulting with a focus on digital procurement transformations
• Fluent business English skills (oral and written); additional capabilities in German and/or Spanish language skills are beneficial
• Hands-on expertise in SAP/ECC/ERP applications, any of the leading eProcurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Jaegger, GEP, etc.), and extensive knowledge of the rapidly evolving niche/specialized software market for procurement applications
• Travel requirement: approximately 20% – 30%
• Project Management skills to lead digital transformation initiatives, technology integration and process improvement projects
• Strong skills in effectively managing internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies and business goals
• Technical Proficiency and Digital Transformation skills
• Understanding of procurement technology platforms, ERP systems, e-procurement software and digital tools

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, fully-integrated pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 27countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in approx. 100 countries. In 2023, Grünenthal employed around 4,400 people and achieved revenues of € 1.8bn.

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