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Date: Nov 3, 2026
Location: Budapest, HU
Company: Richter Gedeon Nyrt.
Join the professional team of Gedeon Richter Plc., a leading pharmaceutical company in Hungary and the region!
New molecules, new medicines, new processes, and new technologies - Richter invites innovative minds to exploit their full capacities. With our research and development base with 1000 professionals, we have one of the most significant innovation centres not only in Hungary but in the entire Central and Eastern European region. In addition to applied scientific work, we also support individual research fields and topics, as well as publishing activities and participation in scientific life.
Gedeon Richter is looking for a committed and experienced professional for the position
NEA Cluster Procurement Lead (Budapest)
Join us
Join Gedeon Richter in Budapest and play a pivotal role in shaping procurement excellence across the Northern Europe & Australia (NEA) region. As Cluster Procurement Lead NEA, you will drive strategic procurement initiatives, lead cross-country teams, and collaborate with global stakeholders to deliver sustainable value, operational excellence, and business impact.
If you are a strategic procurement leader who thrives in an international environment and enjoys influencing business outcomes across diverse markets, we would be excited to welcome you to our team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 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
Competencies
- Cooperation
- Result-orientation
- Professional skills
- Change management
- Self-development, developing others
What we offer
- Extensive benefits package: cafeteria, stock program, private life insurance
- In-house medical services and Medicover service
- Home office opportunity (2 days/week)
- Flexible working hours
- Car or car allowance is provided
- Training and development opportunities
- Various sports opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM)
- Challenging, responsible professional work
- Long-term employment in an innovative and secure workplace
The Richter community is looking forward to your application.
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