About this role
Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Job purpose: Provide end-to-end procurement - sourcing support for North-West Africa, aligning with Company’s Group procurement, Global Enterprise Solutions (GES), compliance, and business strategies. Translate regional priorities into effective sourcing, contracting, supplier risk management, and travel outcomes; secure compliant, commercially sound supply arrangements; and serve as the primary procurement partner to regional stakeholders. Individual contributor; results driven through expertise, negotiation, and cross-functional influence. Essential roles and responsibilities Strategic and regional alignment Analyze NW Africa spend, demand, supplier capability, and market conditions to identify cost optimization, resilience, sustainability, and value opportunities. Provide timely insights on procurement trends, supplier risks, indirect sourcing opportunities, and travel changes to refine procurement strategy. Interpret global/regional strategies for NW Africa; recommend local sourcing approaches and actions. Contribute regional insights to transformation, category management, and supplier-management initiatives; do not own overall department strategy. Anticipate procurement, supplier, and market risks; advise Head of Procurement and stakeholders. Sourcing, bidding, and contracts Lead source-to-contract activities in NW Africa by category strategies and policy. Conduct market research and supplier assessments; determine sourcing options and delivery risks. Analyze PO spend and demand to identify addressable spend and consolidation opportunities. Develop country- and market-specific sourcing plans; seek approvals as needed. Determine appropriate procurement involvement and competitive processes. Competition and negotiation Lead RFIs/RFPs/ITTs from requirements to award; define scope and evaluation criteria with stakeholders. Prepare complete sourcing documentation; evaluate proposals against financial, technical, service, compliance, risk, and sustainability criteria. Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels to maximize value while protecting Company’s interests. Coordinate contract preparation with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and business owners. Contract management Draft/negotiate terms; manage lifecycle (registration, implementation, renewal, closure) in approved systems. Maintain contract records; monitor expiry dates and renewal decisions. Track performance; coordinate corrective actions; escalate material risks as needed. Supplier management Identify strategic/high-risk suppliers; tailor management accordingly. Conduct supplier reviews; drive performance improvements; resolve disputes with Legal/Finance. Onboard suppliers, categorize master data in SAP; negotiate payment terms. Recommend vendor blocking or alternative supply as needed. Procurement governance and compliance Ensure compliance with laws, policies, ethics, and delegated authorities. Identify risks; implement proportionate mitigation and contingency actions. Maintain procurement records/audit trail; support audits; address gaps with timely actions. Record sourcing achievements in the global spend transparency system. Stakeholder partnering Serve as primary local procurement-sourcing advisor to regional functions; translate requirements into compliant sourcing solutions. Build relationships with regional leadership; support budgets, demand planning, and contracting. Communicate decisions, risks, and requirements clearly; provide procurement training as needed. Support Purchasing in POs and related processes. Travel management and global initiatives Define local travel thresholds within global policy; monitor adherence and support tools adoption. Provide regional data/analysis for GES and travel initiatives (fleet, credit cards, sustainability, supplier categorization). Continuous improvement and sustainability Track procurement regulation changes and global process improvements; apply to regional operations. Identify opportunities to shorten cycle times, improve quality, and enhance data integrity. Support procurement systems, digital solutions, and sustainability requirements; implement approved improvements. Qualifications Education/Certification University degree in Procurement/Supply, Economics, Business, Finance, or related field. Procurement or supply-chain qualification preferred. Experience Minimum five (5) years in procurement/strategic sourcing; multinational/regulatory environment preferred. SAP experience preferable. Knowledge and skills Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making. Strong time management; able to work independently with limited supervision. Stakeholder management; problem-solving; basic finance/legal knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Languages Excellent English; fluent in French and Arabic. Competencies Compliance with External/Internal Regulations Integrity and Trust Customer Focus; Collaborative Results-Driven What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!