"Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner" - This mission motivates us at STADA every day to improve the health of people worldwide. With our wide range of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.

Around 11,700 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to successfully shape the future of STADA.

Do you want to become part of a dynamic, international team and grow with us? Then apply now as:

Global Procurement Category Lead - Logistics (f/m/d)

Bad Vilbel | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Permanent | Procurement & Supply Chain | Professionals

STADA is seeking an experienced Global Procurement Category Lead (f/m/d) for Logistics to join our dynamic procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing and management of logistics categories globally, ensuring that we optimize cost-efficiency, enhance supplier relationships, and support our overall business objectives.

What you can expect

• You develop and implement global sourcing strategies for logistics categories, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
• You conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the logistics sector.
• You build and maintain strong relationships with key logistics suppliers to ensure service excellence and compliance with SLAs.
• You negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to achieve optimal terms and conditions for STADA.
• You collaborate with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, operations, legal, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• You work closely with regional procurement teams to ensure consistency and compliance with global strategies.
• You establish KPIs to measure and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring continuous improvement.
• You analyze procurement data and reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for optimization.

Who we are looking for

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; an MBA is preferred.
• You have a minimum of 6 years of experience in global procurement, with a focus on logistics and supply chain management.
• You possess strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• You demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• You have a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and build effective relationships.
• You are proficient in procurement tools and software; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• You are a strong communicator with the ability to influence others.
• You are adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• You are fluent in both German and English (spoken & written).

What we offer

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Individual development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile)
• Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
• Subsidized cafeteria

We look forward to receiving your application via our . At jobs.stada.com you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality. Do you have further questions? Then please reach out to . We will consider requests to work part-time on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance by e-mail (recruiting@stada.de) and let us know how many hours per week you would like to work.

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.

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