Director Procurement (m/f/d) Material Change Ideation & Governance
Ulm, Germany, 89079
Who we are
We want to improve the life of our patients. That is our daily mission. We are proud of our 2,900 employees who provide millions of people with essential medicines every day. Health needs a healthy environment - we are committed to this and, as an environmental pioneer in the German pharmaceutical industry, we set our German sites carbon-neutral in 2021.
And that's not all: we are represented in over 60 countries worldwide, the market leader in generics and the home of Germany's well-known pharmaceutical brand ratiopharm. As a full-service provider, we offer a wide range of approximately 3,500 products. These includes innovative medicines, generics, biosimilars and over-the-counter medicines. In our global network, we are constantly developing new, innovative therapies to further improve healthcare for all people. Several teams located at the German site are part of Global and European departments and thus contribute to Teva s success around the globe.
In a nutshell: We are Teva - and we are very proud of it!
If you feel like us and if you are someone who enjoys exploring unknown paths - then we would like to get to know you. Are you also enthusiastic about global markets and pioneering technologies? And would you like to develop the future of healthcare at a leading provider of medicines? Fantastic! Then become part of our team!
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A Day in the Life of the Director Procurement – Material Change Ideation & Governance
As the Director Procurement – Material Change Ideation & Governance, you will drive the end-to-end process for Teva Global Operations (TGO) to identify, prioritize, and govern material change and technology transfer related cost reduction opportunities. Your work will directly support a cross functional process involving global procurement, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain with a strong focus on execution, financial impact, and long-term strategic alignment.
Your primary responsibility will be to develop and lead structured ideation cycles (annual/semi-annual), business casing as well as priorisation to establish and secure the saving pipeline and its implementation progress and ensuring a consistent delivery against the 3-Year Long Range Plan (LRP). The role owner leads the governance process and cooperates closely with teams in manufacturing, finance, supply chain and procurement.
You’ll play a pivotal role in transforming how we manage material costs across direct spend categories (APIs, Excipients, Packaging, Devices, Finished and Semi-Finished Products), helping to drive value through cross-functional alignment, clear governance, and actionable insights.
Who We Are Looking For
You are someone who:
- Has a strong background in project governance with a hands-on mindset
- Thinks strategically and acts operationally
- Communicates confidently with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership
- Brings people together across functions and cultures to drive real business outcomes
- Has experience working globally in matrix environments
- Is passionate about combining data, digital tools, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve long-term impact
Do You Have:
- A degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or similar field
- 7+ years of global project or program management experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or chemical industry
- Experience working with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) frameworks and financial modeling
- A track record of successfully managing cost reduction or material change programs
- Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies (certification a plus)
- Experience with digital tools and automation in a global context
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and governance capabilities
- fluent English skills in written and spoken
Function
Reports To
VP Countries Procurement
Contact
Kacey Floyd
Human Resources
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