Project Buyer (m/f/x) Procurement

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 contribute 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 partner for our internal and external stakeholders and by managing the balance between cost, quality, and time.

Are you an accomplished professional with a strong experience in Procurement? We are actively seeking highly qualified individuals to take on the pivotal role of Project Buyer (m/f/x) Procurement in our dynamic Pfaffenhofen site. As a Project Buyer m/f/x), 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 dynamic 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 answer business needs 

• Negotiate optimal terms and conditions with selected suppliers 

• Develop and implement contractual agreements (result driven)

• Manage relationship with vendors (supplier relationship management) 

• Control that sourcing activities have been performed as per internal regulations (i.e. compliance checklist) and ensure gaps are resolved 

• Create and maintain the process from Purchase Orders until goods received 

• Proactively identify exceptions and ensure proper approvals are obtained 

• Drive efficient standardization and harmonization of processes in Procurement 

• Participate to the execution of the Procurement monitoring activities

• Contribute to Procurement's success with regards to savings, customer satisfaction, risk mitigation and/ or fulfilment of defined KPI´s (e.g. ROSMA)

• Conduct all activities in accordance with DSE policies & procedures as well as all relevant external regulations (e.g. GxP/ SOX/ Data Prot./ HCP Comp.)                        

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or vocational business school

• Minimum of 5 years working experience. Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus 

• Strong execution and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to completion 

• Organized, committed, pro-active and working autonomous under pressure

• Robust negotiation skills combined with basic contract and legal knowledge

• Team player with very good communication skills (intercultural competency)

• Strong problem-solving skills toward solutions and customer orientation

• Analytical skills, highly reliable and a distinct aptitude to work accurately 

• 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 change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.

For more information: www.daiichi-sankyo.eu