Sourcing Specialist

Who we are and what do we do?

We are PHOENIX Business Services, an international team of 160 colleagues, operating as a Shared Services Centre (SSC) based in Vilnius. We are people who are passionate about doing things better. Improving. Learning. Developing. Our goal is to support our greatest mission – we deliver health - by providing financial, accounting, procurement, and IT services to our company, the PHOENIX Group, the largest pharmaceutical and healthcare provider in Europe, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. www.phoenixgroup.eu/en/ 

The heart of the role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic Procurement Center in Vilnius, Lithuania. In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge AI-supported tools to manage and execute sourcing activities for our indirect procurement needs across our group companies and the central Category Management team. Your primary responsibilities will include creating and conducting tenders, identifying and qualifying potential suppliers in Europe, and managing existing supplier relationships.

• Utilize AI-driven tools to streamline the tendering process, from specification analysis to supplier selection.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers across Europe to expand our supply base.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier market research to ensure competitive and reliable sourcing options.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process, including RFP/RFQ development, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiation.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with existing suppliers to ensure consistent supply and service quality.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare and present reports on sourcing activities, supplier performance, and cost savings to management.

What makes you beat

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably within indirect procurement.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
  • Proficiency with AI-supported procurement tools and platforms is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Our colleagues value the most:

In addition to the usual perks at SSCs, such as private health insurance, annual bonus, public transport compensation, referral bonus, pet-friendly office with entertainment area, team buildings, and social events, we offer:

• Hybrid work from the heart of Vilnius and your home💖
  
• Key talent and management growth and development programs.
• Accounting and language courses (German, English, and French).
• Free parking.
  
• 4 trust days per year. 
• Gamified monetary rewards for automation projects. 🎁
• Compensation for your home office. 💲

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