Direct Procurement Specialist

About the role

Nobel is looking for a Direct Procurement Specialist who will oversee procurement processes, coordinate with suppliers and monitor the timely procurement of materials, reporting to the Procurement Unit Manager. The role covers APIs, excipients, packaging materials and contract manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze spending, market trends and supplier performance across assigned product groups and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies through market research, supplier analysis and cost assessments.
• Negotiate price and commercial terms with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and better payment terms, delivery conditions and other terms.
• Perform cost analyses, identify cost optimization and COGS improvement opportunities and support savings initiatives.
• Research alternative suppliers, sourcing markets, product specifications and sourcing models to improve supply continuity.
• Coordinate change control for alternative suppliers and products with Quality, Regulatory Affairs and Production, and follow up on supplier qualification, technical evaluations and product approvals.
• Maintain accurate supplier prices, contracts and commercial conditions in SAP, consistent with negotiated agreements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement processes.
• Experience in pharmaceutical operations.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of SAP MM and Q-MEX.
• Proficiency in MS Office.