Procurement Country Manager

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Procurement Country Manager
Location : Thornhill, Ontario
 

Job Description
Procurement Manager will be responsible for implementing procurement strategies in close cooperation with multiple stakeholders across the business and ensuring Global Procurement alignment. The individual will manage the end-to-end Procurement cycle and negotiate with suppliers. Along with the Procurement cycle, the individual will also be responsible for supplier management and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures, while ensuring global alignment
• Build the communication and training plan to increase awareness to stakeholder on Procurement process and deploy the objective and expectation
• Source, negotiate, contract and prepare agreements to fulfill day-to-day business needs
• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance to company policies and procedures
• Prepare and administer bids, requests for quote, requests for proposal, requests for information and other vendor documentation
• Review vendor quotations and perform cost comparison and identify potential cost efficiencies opportunities
• Coordinate and track the assessment and evaluation of suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
• Ensure the implementation and tracking of performance indicators and achieved results. Provide regular reports and updates to local, regional and/or global
• Understand internal stakeholders’ strategies/priorities and translate that into needs, and integrate the information into procurement category strategies
• Ensure the timely provision of procurement provided financial planning data including budget planning for the functional costs and all savings, price forecasts and cost impacts across all categories needed
• Collaborate with respective owners on development and administration of policies and programs to ensure alignment with procurement guidelines (e.g Travel Policy, Fleet Policy).
   

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• 5-7 year progressive indirect procurement experience, specifically experience with vendor negotiations, contract management and/or strategic sourcing
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.

What we offer in return

• A great work environment with an inspiring work ambiance
• Growth and development possibilities
• An excellent benefits program starting day one
• Pension program after one year of service (company contribution of up to 10%)
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Service awards program
   

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager 
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team
   

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.