Boehringer Ingelheim is Hiring an Operational Sourcing Specialist Near Ridgefield, CT
DescriptionResponsible for performing Operational Sourcing activities within assigned categories in accordance with Category Strategies/Sourcing Cards that have been developed by Global Category Managers. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. Duties & Responsibilities
Run RFx Process including the selection of the right template, in line with Sourcing Card instructions in close calloboration with Category Manager
Execute all pre-requisites as required
Monitor responses, consolidate and analyze replies to select sources of supply
Award RFx, and/or inform non-selected suppliers, document and file RFx Results (including SDD and saving)
Negotiate and manage contract in-line with Sourcing Card instructions and in close collaboration with Category Manager (CM)
Create and execute CorA contract based on available templates and distribute copy of signed contract and/or CorA number to all relevant parties including Business Partner (BP) and CM
Refine scope of supply with BP (if required)
Involve Legal where needed
Verify final offer reflects all requirements requested by BP and/or CM
Update contract triggered by new legal/compliance requirements or commercial
Monitor contract fulfillment and initiate corrective measures in case of deviations, if necessary, in accordance with direction from CM
Prepare Executive summary and/or justification note if required
Gather internal and external signatures and track signing process
Handle queries / demands coming from BPs or suppliers
Be well connected with suppliers
Support BPs with all relevant information to start Procurement process
Provide sourcing support for assigned categories in accordance with existing sourcing strategy covered in Sourcing card, policies and procedures by establishing a close collaboration with business partner as well as GBSC on an operational level
Be interface to GBSC Procurement and Accounts Payable teams
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Procurement preferred
One to three (0-3) years of purchasing or procurement experience
Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
SAP experience preferred
Proficiency in the following categories: Contract development; eSourcing (weBuy); Reverse/e-auctions; Procure-to-pay (p2p) knowledge also preferred
Compensation: This position, Operational Sourcing Specialist, offers a base salary typically between $46,000.00 and $75,000.00 USD. There is opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience and or skills. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance-based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here. Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)