About Us
At Opella Healthcare, we are united by one shared Mission – we work passionately every day, to put Health in Your Hands. We are committed to making healthcare as simple as it should be, thus helping people help themselves. This Mission is the core of our philosophy, driving all that we do to focus on people—our consumers, customers, healthcare professionals, employees, and the Opella Brands that support them.
As a top three global player in Consumer Healthcare, we are raising the bar with a bold ambition to grow, perform, and outpace the market. We aim to build a more agile and responsive organization capable of delivering our Vision and Mission.
To achieve this, we need exceptional talent to shape Opella’s future and help us succeed. Together, we embrace our Challenger spirit, driven by our commitment to be Outcome-obsessed, Courageous, Radically Simple, and All-In Together.
Our Team
The Opella Procurement External Manufacturing Team is part of the global Procurement. External Manufacturing Procurement ambition is to deliver Business Continuity with outstanding Value Creation. We are looking for a Regional Senior Buyer for the AMET cluster.
Main Responsibilities
Strategy
Implement & execute competitive and innovative Procurement Technology strategies for the full regional perimeter focused on FMCH:
based on Procurement EM market intelligence: assessing risks and opportunities
Budget & Strategic Plan fully aligned with Business while delivering added value
Deliver world class total savings objectives
Contribute to the E2E make of buy strategy focusing on the AMET and AMEA brand needs on innovation & localization to create value on FMCH KPIs
Develop strong relationship with associated Procurement functions and Business Partners (IA – Global Growth Hub - Global Science Hub – Finance – Supply Chain – BD&L)
Define, implement, and monitor performance KPIs to meet the core needs of FMCH (innovation, supply securization, agile supply)
Drive the development of new market opportunities (new suppliers, technologies, substitution products, etc.) aligned with the Procurement EM intelligence and category strategy
Integrate sustainability into projects and business decisions to meet the EM sustainability roadmap
Implement and execute e2e procurement relevant strategy to support CHC brands growth and gross margin
Ensure Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Risk Management, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality…)
Contract & Relationship Management
Scout for a sustainable and value adding CDMO panel for AMET & AMEA on FMCH
Lead negotiations for her/his portfolio of CMOs
Ensure compliance with master service agreements and/or specific contracts in place
Ensure that terms and conditions of master service agreements and/or specific contracts,
including the Quality Technical agreement (QTA) and sustainability requirements (BCorp) are met by all parties in the contract
Monitor the contract life cycle and proactively manage negotiation phases with involved operational teams (i) in the set-up of a contract or (ii) request of quotation (RFQ) related to the supplier panel
Ensure that risk management assessment and risk mitigation strategies are in place in close collaboration with the Business
Set-Up and Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program for the key CMOs for her/his panel.
Coordinate vendor innovation management
Business Collaboration & Partnering
Build and ensure collaborative Business Partnering across the Business Unit internally and across the Supplier/CMO network
Build and maintain strong interfaces and collaborations with other departments like finance, legal, regulatory, business development, licensing, and alliances & partnerships on top of main stakeholder management (Science HUB, IA, CSO, Growth Hub, Quality and Regulatory teams)
Expected Education & Competencies
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering or Business or another relevant field. An MBA preferred.
At least 10 years’ experience in a Procurement role with proven record in term of change management and result delivery - plus experience in Consumer Health Care or FMCG
Solid understanding of both Procurement and Operations; a combination of functional experiences in both Manufacturing and SCM as well as Procurement would be ideal.
Experience in market intelligence
Experience in implementing Procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, etc.) including design & deployment is a benefit.
Language & Cultural
Fluent in English and Arabic
Plus: French and any other language
International and multi-cultural mindset
Strong change agent mindset
About you
Leadership skills/experience with proven track record in building and leading cross functional teams
Strong capability to manage business and interact with executive level: internal stakeholders, Suppliers and complex environment driven by a transformation thirst and acumen
Sound track record in scouting for FMCH CDMOs
Experience in agile partnerships on FMCH
Skills and experience on sustainability projects (Ecovadis, FSC)
Solid understanding in Cost management, budgeting and controlling - ability to understand and explain an Industrial P&L to pilot financial performance
Highly effective communication & leadership skills to engage / motivate / influence teams
Pragmatic problem-solving and proven decision-making skills with a continuous improvement mind-set
Strong business acumen and ability to build sustainable business connectivity with strategic thinking
Resilience and change agent
Capability to manage business at executive level: internal stakeholders and suppliers
Prioritization skills
Why us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers.
We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
