The PHOENIX group, headquartered in Mannheim, is the European leader in pharmaceutical wholesale, pharmacy retail, and services for the pharmaceutical industry. With a presence in 29 healthcare markets, the company offers unique geographical coverage throughout Europe, making a vital contribution to comprehensive healthcare with more than 45,000 employees. The PHOENIX group is active in the pharmaceutical wholesale and pre-wholesale business areas with 224 sites in 29 countries supplying pharmacies, doctors, and medical institutions with medicines and health products. Numerous other products and services for pharmacy customers complete the portfolio – from assistance in advising patients to modern goods management systems to pharmacy cooperation programmes. More than 17,000 pharmacies in 18 countries are members of one of the PHOENIX group’s partnership and cooperation programmes. The company provides services to the pharmaceutical industry along the entire supply chain. The PHOENIX group also operates over 3,200 of its own pharmacies in 17 European countries, in which more than 195 million patients per year receive expert advice from pharmacists in addition to their medicines.

Job description

29 countries. Around 48,000 colleagues. 70,000 pharmacies supplied and millions of patients: Join PHOENIX! Support us in supplying the people of Europe with medicines and healthcare products quickly and reliably - and experience a job that is as diverse as it is important. Where you can proactively master challenges, implement ideas and drive change. Look forward to pure variety at a successful, future-proof family company, the market-leading pharmaceutical retailer in Germany and at the same time the best integrated healthcare provider in Europe.

We are looking for a Regional Category Manager (m/f/d) IT& Professional Services Nordics for our General Procurement Department. This role can be filled in Norway.

Your Tasks

Develop and implement procurement strategies for the assigned categories
Conducting extensive research on market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to identify cost-saving opportunities
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as finance, legal, and operations to ensure procurement activities align with overall business objectives
Monitoring and analyzing supplier performance metrics such as quality, delivery, and cost to ensure ongoing supplier compliance and contract adherence
Guide and motivate an international team of Lead buyers for several sub categories
Proactively identifying and mitigating potential supply chain risks through effective risk management policies and protocols

Your Profile

Successfully completed business studies or comparable training with at least 5 years of professional experience
Profound knowledge of the assigned categories
Engage with business and understanding of the business needs
Strong analytical skills
Ability to collaborate and communicate across hierarchy levels and functions cross-country
Understanding of the dynamics of working in an international environment

Please apply online in English including your salary expectation and your earliest possible starting date. Your contact person is Erik Sabo. We are looking forward to your application!

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