(Senior) Operational Procurement Manager (m/w/d)

We are an owner-managed, globally active company in the specialty pharmaceuticals sector with a clear mission: to be THE sustainable platform for long-established and trusted pharmaceutical brand products across a wide range of therapeutic areas. As a reliable partner to the research-based pharmaceutical industry, CHEPLAPHARM ensures the availability and supply of these medicines to the global market.

This benefits not only our partners, but also patients around the world. We are proud that our specialized business model has enabled us to become one of the world's leading companies in the acquisition of originator products within just 20 years—and we continue to grow. The ambition of our approximately 800 employees: Together, we want to “ACHIEVE MORE.”

Operational Procurement & Therapeutic Area Ownership
You are responsible for the operational procurement of pharmaceuticals, APIs and components for a defined therapeutic area, ensuring reliable and compliant supply.

CDMO Interface & Order Fulfilment
You act as the Single Point of Contact for CDMOs and manage end-to-end order fulfilment, coordinating closely with Sales, Quality, Artwork and Logistics to ensure on-time, in-full and compliant deliveries.

End-to-End Order Processing (SAP S/4HANA)
You manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including order creation, confirmation tracking, deadline monitoring, goods receipt posting and invoice verification.

Inventory Management & Bridging Stocks
You monitor stock levels, manage bridging stock scenarios and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure continuous product availability.

Master Data & Planning Parameters
You maintain procurement-relevant master data and ensure high data quality across systems.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Projects
You contribute to supply chain projects such as divestments and transfers and work closely with Sales, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to ensure smooth execution.

Business Operations & Continuous Improvement
You support business operations activities including process mapping, process visualization, KPI reporting and data analysis.

What sets you apart:

Educational Background & ExperienceYou hold a degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Life Sciences or a comparable field.
You bring 3–7 years of professional experience in supply chain, procurement and/or CDMO management within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in operational purchasing.

Operational Procurement Expertise
You have hands-on experience in managing operational procurement processes and working within regulated environments.

Working Style & Mindset
You are highly organized, analytical and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. You demonstrate strong ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Stakeholder & Communication Skills
You are a team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Technical Skills
You have in-depth experience with SAP S/4HANA and IBP, as well as strong MS Office skills.

Languages
You are fluent in English. German and additional languages are considered an advantage.

What we offer you besides the job:

Corporate culture & internationality
A growing company with a diverse and open working environment and an international team.

Responsibility & impact
A role with high ownership and direct impact on supply chain performance.

Working environment
A dynamic, modern and fast-decision-making organization.

Compensation & conditionsA full-time position with competitive remuneration.

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