Global Category Manager Logistic Job-ID: 58858 Location: Wien, AT Job Level: Management Department: Supply Chain Working time: Permanent position, Full-time (38 hours) Octapharma specializes in the development of highly pure pharmaceuticals made of human blood plasma. As part of a family-owned enterprise, Octapharma in Vienna is not only the largest production site, but also a successful research location of the Octapharma Group. Since our company continues to grow, we are now hiring for our team: Your new challenges which will inspire you: Develop procurement strategies for logistics, with a primary focus on temperature-controlled road freight within main focus on Europe and USA for pharmaceutical goods, as well as Currier Express Parcel (CEP) services in collaboration with global stakeholders Establish comprehensive global strategies for contract and distribution logistics, managing 3PL/4PL providers with a strong emphasis on optimizing warehouse and last-mile operations, strengthening distribution networks and driving overall supply chain efficiency Conduct market sourcing and tendering for ocean, air, truck transport and warehousing on a global scale, focusing on defined lanes and adhering to GxP regulations and the requirements of the pharmaceutical production industry. Drive sustainable optimization of the supplier portfolio while enhancing supplier relationship management Lead negotiations in an international environment, establishing long-term global agreements and partnerships Develop, maintain, and present sourcing reports for the Global Logistics Category, ensuring data-driven decision-making Contribute actively to achieving company-wide cost-saving targets Your profile that will convince us: University degree in business or similar At least 3 years of experience in strategic purchasing of Logistic Knowledge in defined portfolio mandatory Preferable are skills in pharma business and GxP working environment Excellent negotiation skills Project management skills preferred Fluent in English language skills and German preferred Excellent team coordination and communication skills Perseverance, strategic thinking skills and a hands-on mentality Our attractive benefits for you: Wide range of tasks in an international setting, flexibility and personal responsibility Reliable employer with generous employee benefits and a salary customary in the market. Familiar setting of a family-owned enterprise with benefits such as Do & Co staff restaurant, extraordinary staff events and many more: Additional information: The minimum gross wage according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) for your new job is EUR 4.157,14. We strive to adapt your salary to your range of tasks and to your profile, which is why we are ready to pay wages higher than collectively agreed. Your contact: Vera Molnar Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H. Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien T: 43 (1) 610 32 - 4106 About Octapharma Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. Octapharma employs around 10,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 118 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Hematology, Immunotherapy and Critical Care. Octapharma has seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany and Sweden, and operates more than 180 plasma donation centers across Europe and the US. Fore more information, please visit www.octapharma.com.