Indirect Sourcing Manager Europe (M/F/D)

The Opportunity: Indirect Sourcing Manager Europe (M/F/D) Location: Czech Republic (fully remote) Travel: International travel as required About the Role Avantor is seeking an experienced Indirect Sourcing Manager Europe to lead indirect procurement initiatives across Europe, with opportunities to support global sourcing projects. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, driving cost savings and productivity improvements, managing supplier relationships, and supporting key business stakeholders across multiple functions. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, leveraging market intelligence, spend analysis, and strong stakeholder management skills to deliver measurable business impact. What You'll Do Manage assigned categories within Indirect Materials and Services across Europe and globally. Develop and implement sourcing strategies that reduce costs, mitigate supply risks, and improve supplier performance. Drive productivity and cost-saving initiatives across indirect spend categories. Analyze spending trends and identify opportunities for process optimization and savings. Build and maintain a rolling sourcing strategy and project roadmap with clearly defined goals and execution plans. Lead sourcing activities including RFI/RFQ processes, supplier qualification, negotiations, and contract execution. Manage supplier relationships and resolve commercial, pricing, and performance-related issues. Monitor category spend to ensure sourcing savings are captured and sustained over time. Support budgeting activities by providing market intelligence and pricing insights. Establish and maintain governance, processes, reporting structures, and sourcing documentation. Provide regular project updates, reporting, and escalation management to senior leadership. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, Legal, Finance, and Procurement leadership to achieve strategic objectives. Proactively identify productivity projects and drive successful implementation of sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of professional experience. At least 5 years of indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, operational, or commercial experience. Proven experience managing indirect spend categories in a multi-country or international environment. Experience working within global, matrix organizations. Fluent English communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline. Professional Procurement or Project Management certification. SAP software environment skills. Knowledge of sourcing analytics and advanced spend analysis methodologies. Experience within the chemical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries. What Will Help You Succeed Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier partnerships. Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and productivity improvements. Excellent project management skills and the ability to lead complex initiatives. Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to execution. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to extract key insights from complex projects and data. Experience using Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work independently in a remote work environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and sometimes ambiguous environment. Team player with proven leadership capabilities. Willingness to travel internationally as required. Commitment to Avan…

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