Cluster Procurement Lead

Join the professional team of Gedeon Richter Plc., a leading pharmaceutical company in Hungary and the region!

We do not base our success on the great deeds of lonely heroes. At Richter, we believe in active co-operation - within and outside the teams. We know how to collaborate effectively and respectfully with professionals of different fields, disciplines, and organisational units.

Gedeon Richter is looking for a committed and experienced professional for the position

Cluster Procurement Lead

Responsibilities

- Develop and execute the South-Eastern European cluster procurement strategy aligned with global and regional objectives

- Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier innovation, and process improvements

- Implement global category strategies across all countries in the cluster, ensuring full and consistent deployment

- Execute global sourcing strategies in close collaboration with HQ Category Managers

- Implement global procurement policies, processes, and governance requirements across the cluster

- Provide market intelligence, risk insights, and cluster-level data to support global strategy development

- Lead supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and performance management within the cluster

- Ensure alignment with global supplier governance, sustainability requirements, and risk management frameworks

- Ensure consistent application of procurement processes, tools, and documentation standards across all countries/sites

- Oversee cluster-level spend reporting, demand planning, and procurement analytics

- Lead and develop the cluster procurement team, ensuring strong performance and capability growth

- Lead and support the country-level procurement teams, ensuring consistent strategic execution and compliance

- Oversee day-to-day operative procurement activities at cluster and country levels

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)

- 7–10+ years of progressive procurement experience, including multi-country or multi-site leadership roles

- Strong experience in collaborating with Category Managers

- Proven track record executing global sourcing strategies and leading supplier negotiations

- Deep understanding of procurement governance, policy implementation, and compliance frameworks

- Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Coupa, Ariba, etc.)

- Strategic and analytical mindset

- Leadership in multi-country environments

- Matrix and stakeholder management

- Supplier relationship and performance management

- Compliance, risk management, and governance discipline

- Continuous improvement and change leadership

- Strong communication and influencing skills

What we offer

- Flexible working hours

- Annula bonus

- Car or car allowance is provided

- Training and development opportunities

- Challenging, responsible professional work

- Long-term employment in an innovative and secure workplace

The Richter community is looking forward to your application.