Sourcing ManagerAdecco Life Science, specialized division of the Adecco Group, for a client company operating in the design and construction of modules, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers for the pharmaceutical sector research aSourcing ManagerJob Responsibilities and tasks:Supplier base development and optimization, prequalification and management to ensure cost‐effective supply with consistent quality and acceptable service & delivery levelsIdentify, develop, and implement regional sourcing strategies to develop and optimize the supply base in Europe, prequalification and management to reduce total delivered cost, mitigate headwinds, and improve security of supply and consistency of qualityUnderstand technical specifications, product performance requirements, manufacturing processes, and user expectationsCommunicate and collaborate among related function teams to effectively resolve purchasing issues and minimize interruption to project objectivesDevelop contract strategies and effectively negotiate key commercial and supply positions to the vantaggi of company business requirements and goalsStay abreast of industry trends for assigned categories, providing guidance and recommendations to the Purchasing team to support margin and top‐line growthMaintain strong negotiation and supplier management skillsQualifications and skills requiredBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related fieldAdvanced degree in Supply Chain, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related fieldMore than 5 years of experience in procurement in the engineering, automation, pharmaceutical, or chemical industryPrior experience in industrial or equipment manufacturing and familiarity with supply base in one or more fields in Europe (e.g., piping, valve, instrument, construction vendor, etc.)International working experience (either academic or international work environments)FluentEnglishis a mustDemonstrated history of leadership,