Group Senior Expert, Supply Chain Excellence – Procurement

Octapharma

Group Senior Expert Supply Chain Excellence at Octapharma focusing on procurement processes and systems. Leading digital transformations and compliance initiatives in the supply chain.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeWien • 🇦🇹 AustriaSenior💰 €4,355 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and continuously improve global end-to-end procurement processes (e.g., Purchase-to-Pay, sourcing support processes)
Define and maintain global standards, templates, and governance frameworks across all sites
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GxP)
Act as functional owner for procurement systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Business Network)
Drive the procurement digitalization roadmap, including SAP Ariba implementation and rollout, Business Network integration, process harmonization, optimization, and automation as well as webshop and catalog solutions
Collect, structure, and prioritize business requirements from global stakeholders
Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT/SAP teams
Manage demand intake and escalation processes (e.g., ticketing systems such as Cherwell)
Act as the central interface between Procurement, Business, and IT (including SC Applications)
Collaborate with Procurement teams, Category Management, Key Users, and other stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Production)
Ensure alignment and clear communication across functions and regions
Lead or support cross-functional projects related to procurement systems and processes
Ensure proper implementation of process and system requirements
Define and manage procurement KPIs and reporting structures
Ensure data consistency and transparency across systems and regions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
Develop training concepts and materials for procurement processes and systems
Support and enable Key Users across sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field
Several years in procurement or process management, including proven SAP projects and/or procurement digitalization initiatives
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and GxP environment is a plus
Experience working with cross-functional teams (Procurement, IT, Business)
Strong communication and coordination skills as well as hands-on mentality combined with strategic and process-oriented thinking
Fluent in English; German is a plus
Knowledge of design thinking, innovation methodologies, and change management expertise is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company restaurant & meal subsidy
Training & further education
Health promotion
Parking spaces and good public transport connections
Company and team events

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Hard Skills & Tools

Procurement Process ManagementBusiness Requirements StructuringKPI Definition and ManagementProcess OptimizationData Consistency Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCoordination SkillsStrategic ThinkingProcess-Oriented ThinkingHands-On Mentality