Senior Sourcing Specialist

About This Role:

As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will join our dynamic procurement team to deliver end-to-end operational sourcing and contracting execution for defined categories within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) process. In this pivotal role, you will own standard sourcing events, RFx execution, and contract completion, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and category guidance. You will act as an operational partner to stakeholders, fostering quality and timeliness in sourcing and contracting processes. Through your efforts, you will enhance supplier interactions and contribute significantly to our business's efficiency and effectiveness. By integrating into our strategic framework, you will support the organization in achieving its sourcing objectives and improving stakeholder satisfaction.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and manage standard S2C requests from start to finish, reviewing specifications, approvals, and compliance.
• Execute sourcing for low-to-medium complexity events, including requirements clarification and negotiation.
• Design and execute RFx events, ensuring appropriate structures, evaluation criteria, and timelines.
• Manage contracts end-to-end for assigned sourcing events, ensuring execution accuracy and audit readiness.
• Ensure the completeness and quality of contract documentation and data for your assigned scope.
• Support operational supplier performance management activities for assigned suppliers.
• Engage stakeholders for operational sourcing and contracting activities, ensuring their needs are met.
• Implement process improvements within the operational scope to enhance efficiency.
• Handle additional duties as assigned, contributing to team success.

Who You Are:

You are a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks allow you to excel in operational sourcing and contracting activities. You possess a collaborative spirit, easily engaging with stakeholders and suppliers to foster productive relationships. Your problem-solving mindset and commitment to excellence drive you to implement improvements and ensure compliance. You bring a balance of analytical and interpersonal skills to the team, making you an invaluable asset in achieving our sourcing goals.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 4 years of experience in procurement or sourcing roles with hands-on responsibility for end-to-end sourcing execution, RFx events, and contract management.
• Demonstrated experience engaging suppliers and business stakeholders while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and category strategies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software tools.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Additional Employment Conditions

• This role is in hybrid model of work.

• Please note that the role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.

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About Biogen Poland:

Our Warsaw office is a complex hub for local, regional and global roles. Regardless our role and reporting line we’re driven every day by our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare and devastating diseases. This is what gives us pride, inspires us and gives us fuel to push the boundaries of innovation. We represent over 30 nationalities and celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate and Best Places to Work Awards consecutively since 2021 in Poland and Europe. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, we’re inviting you to join our team.

 About Global Business Services (GBS):

The Global Business Services (GBS) team transforms Biogen’s business processes, scaling global operations and fueling commercial growth and innovation. GBS adds value by delivering business solutions and support services through a global delivery model, operational transparency, and best practices. Aiming to be a world-class organization, GBS excels in people, solutions, execution, and partnerships, championing a continuous improvement culture recognized across Biogen. We form a great team of individuals with drive for innovation but also team players collaborating in the spirit of respect. And if you want to take your professional development in your own hands, this is a place for you. We give you a lot of opportunities for growth on a business and social ground.

 

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: zł122,000.00-zł163,500.00

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards: Base salary is determined by your experience, skills, and internal equity, complemented by an annual bonus to recognize your performance and contributions.

Comprehensive Benefits for You and Your Family: Includes life insurance, pension program contributions, mental health resources, remote work allowance, and flexible work arrangements.

Learning, Growth & Recognition: Access professional development funding, training platforms, employee referral bonuses, opportunities to contribute to impactful projects at Biogen, and social activities.