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You will combine procurement operations, sourcing support, data analysis and cross-functional project coordination while collaborating with colleagues across multiple international locations\nWhat you will do\nSupport sourcing activities, including RFQs, RFPs and tenders, by consolidating quotations, comparing bids and preparing commercial evaluations.\nAnalyse packaging spend, prices, purchase price variance, suppliers and categories to identify cost gaps, inconsistencies and savings opportunities.\nPrepare clear price, spend, supplier, benchmark and cost-driver analyses to support negotiations and business reviews.\nImplement approved commercial decisions in SAP/Fiori, including purchasing conditions and negotiated price updates.\nCoordinate packaging material IDs, supplier-material combinations and vendor extensions with operational and master-data teams.\nContribute to budget, quarterly estimate, long-range planning and standard-price processes.\nSupport packaging projects involving new materials, alternative suppliers, specification changes, site transfers and Change Controls.\nMaintain accurate trackers and reports for savings, sourcing projects, supplier activities and procurement actions.\nHelp simplify procurement processes, reduce manual work and improve data quality through Excel, SAP and other digital tools. \nWhat you bring\nAt least three years of relevant professional experience - practical experience in procurement, which is essential for this position.\nExperience in a pharmaceutical, medical-device or another regulated environment. 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