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Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title: Plant Direct & Indirect Buyer

Location: Uppsala, Sweden (hybrid)

Job Description

Are you a strategic and proactive professional ready to lead sourcing initiatives that drive operational excellence and cost efficiencies? Join us as a Plant Direct & Indirect Buyer and play a key role in shaping our procurement strategies for direct materials and professional services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving organization in the life sciences industry, where your expertise will directly support our financial objectives and operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials and professional services, ensuring alignment with Galderma's financial goals.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and quality.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and feedstock dynamics to anticipate changes and drive value.
• Maintain spend tracking and propose budgets with clear savings targets, providing accurate forecasts and price variance analyses.
• Implement a multi-sourcing approach, conduct regular tenders, and perform cost breakdown analyses to enhance supplier competition and mitigate risks.
• Manage supplier performance through structured business reviews and maintain updated risk assessments with contingency plans.
• Support new product introductions and project launches, acting as project manager when necessary.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's in Purchasing is highly desirable.
• Experience from the Life Science industry is required.
• Some years of purchasing experience is beneficial.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of technical, financial, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with experience in M3 being an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, legal compliance, and responsible sourcing practices.
• Experience in the life sciences sector is highly valued.

What we offer in return

You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.

As Galderma's Global Center of Excellence for Aesthetics we have in Uppsala a unique edge as we have on our site the whole product chain from research and development to production and marketing. Here our nearly 600 employees work on our world leading brands such as Restylane, Azzalure and Sculptra.

We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment where both professional and personal development is encouraged. We are based in modern offices and located just by the river (Fyrisån) in Uppsala only a 10 minute bike ride from Uppsala Central Station.

Next steps

We welcome your application via our company website CAREERS | Galderma (https://www.galderma.com/careers). If you are currently an employee of Galderma, we welcome your application via our internal career site via Workday. The selection process is ongoing and the role may be filled prior to the last application date.

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager.
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.