Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1700 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location. 

We are looking for an experienced and strategically minded Category Manager to lead our global procurement activities for the pharmaceutical direct materials portfolio Filtration & Single-Use Materials.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that ensure security of supply, regulatory compliance and competitive costs, while driving innovation and long-term value creation. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Production, Quality, R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance, as well as with strategic suppliers worldwide.

Join us in shaping our vision of providing new health solutions advancing human life. 

Your main tasks and responsibilities 

• Develop and implement global category strategies while managing the supplier portfolio, single-source risks and supplier development for filtration and single-use materials
• Lead material and supplier development processes, negotiations and contract renewals, including pricing, supply agreements and other commercial terms, while identifying and implementing cost-saving and value-creation opportunities
• Ensure continuity of supply by proactively managing supply, capacity and market risks, while monitoring market developments, raw material trends, inflation, production capacities and technological innovations
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory functions to ensure compliance with GMP and applicable pharmaceutical regulations throughout qualification, change control and lifecycle management activities for direct materials
• Contribute to supplier audits, risk assessments and business continuity planning
• Manage supplier performance based on quality, delivery, service, innovation and total cost of ownership, ensuring compliance with contractual commitments, service level agreements and performance targets while identifying improvement opportunities
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers
• Prepare management reports, forecasts and category performance analyses, and represent Procurement in cross-functional projects, new product introductions and manufacturing transfer initiatives
• Leverage artificial intelligence and advanced analytics solutions to enhance market intelligence, supplier evaluation, cost modelling and decision-making

The category includes pharmaceutical filtration systems and filter components (such as virus, sterilizing and process filters, depth filtration materials and filter aids), as well as single-use materials (including tubing, bags, assemblies, connectors, process equipment and related consumables).

Your expertise and ideal skill set 

• University degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in strategic procurement and sourcing in healthcare environments
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a GxP-regulated working environment is preferred
• Excellent negotiation skills are essential; project management skills are preferred
• Proficiency in digital sourcing and analytical tools such as Excel, SAP/Ariba and Power BI; exposure to and practical application of AI technologies is considered a strong advantage
• Fluent English; German language skills are preferred
• Strong business and financial acumen combined with an analytical and structured working style
• Perseverance, strategic thinking and a hands-on mentality

Your department - where you make an impact  

• We, the Group Supply Chain Unit, cover the full value chain: from supply management (including plasma) to customer delivery, from production planning to invoicing and from data ownership to continuous improvement. In Supply Chain, excellence in service is the result of well-established processes and standards, advanced planning, and the dedicated execution of a highly skilled team.
• Our team is divided into the following departments: Strategic Planning, Order Management, Procurement and Center of Excellence.

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy 
• Training & further education 
• Health promotion 
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections  
• Company and team events 
  
  

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4,355.55 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.  

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.  

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person. 

Larissa Amling

Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H. 

Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien 

T: +43 664 789 53 728

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