Sourcing Specialist

Who we are and what do we do?

 

We are PHOENIX Business Services, an international team of 200 colleagues operating as a Shared Services Centre based in Vilnius. We are people who are passionate about doing things better. Improving. Learning. Developing. Our goal is to support our greatest mission – we deliver health - by providing financial, accounting, procurement and IT services to our company the PHOENIX Group, the largest pharmaceutical and healthcare provider in Europe.

 

The heart of the role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic International Procurement Hub (IPH) in Vilnius, Lithuania. In this role, you will manage and execute sourcing activities for our indirect procurement needs across our group companies and in collaboration with the central Category Management team.

       

You will partner with internal stakeholders to deliver cost-effective sourcing outcomes, build strong supplier relationships, and ensure a reliable and transparent procurement process.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop sourcing approaches aligned with business objectives.
• Utilize AI-driven tools to streamline the tendering process, from specification analysis to supplier selection.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process, including RFP/RFQ development, bid evaluation, supplier and contract negotiations.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers across Europe to expand our supply base.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier market research to ensure competitive and reliable sourcing options.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve sourcing efficiency.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with key suppliers to support long-term partnerships and consistent service quality.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide sourcing support and advice.
• Prepare and present reports on sourcing activities, supplier performance, and cost savings to management.

                   

What makes you beat

Education:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Experience:
At least one year of experience in procurement, with an understanding of procurement and accounting processes.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Strong communication and advisory skills, with a customer-centric approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a growth mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Fluency in English; German is an advantage.
• Experience with AI-supported procurement tools, SAP, or similar platforms is an advantage.

 

Our colleagues value the most…

 

In addition to the usual perks at SSCs, such as private health insurance, annual bonus, public transport compensation, referral bonus, pet-friendly office with entertainment area, team buildings, and social events, we offer:

• Hybrid work from the heart of Vilnius and your beloved home💖
  
• Leadership trainings, language courses, and others.
  
• 4 trust days per year
  
• Gamified monetary rewards for automation projects 🎁
  
• Individualized competency development plan for your future career
  
• Compensation for your home office 💲

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