Purchasing Manager, Direct & Indirect Categories
Orion Corporation, Sauk Trail Beach, Wisconsin, United States
Purchasing Manager, Direct & Indirect Categories
Arques, France (Hybrid)
Job Description About the role
For our Animal Health Supply Chain organisation, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead both Direct and Indirect procurement categories. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to further shape the purchasing setup within Animal Health.
In this position, you take ownership of procurement activities for raw materials, excipients and packaging materials, as well as indirect materials and services supporting the Animal Health business unit. Your focus is on ensuring material availability at the right quality, at the right time, and at the right cost, enabling stable production planning and overall supply chain performance.
You lead a small team of purchasing professionals and work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a structured, process-oriented mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational follow-up.
The role plays a key part in continuously improving procurement processes and ways of working within the Animal Health Supply Chain, while contributing to sustainability objectives and ensuring agreed service, efficiency, and cost targets are met.
The position is ideally based in Arques, France. Candidates should be willing to relocate and work on site. Regular travel to other Orion sites, suppliers and stakeholders is part of the role.
Your key responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a small team of purchasers
Ensure uninterrupted availability of direct materials and oversee procurement of indirect materials and services for the Animal Health business unit
Develop and implement category strategies across your scope, driving cost optimisation while safeguarding quality, compliance and supply reliability
Build strong, performance‑driven supplier relationships with a focus on continuous improvement
Support business cases, new product launches and cross‑functional projects with procurement expertise
Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Quality, Production, Regulatory Affairs, Warehouse, Logistics and other internal stakeholders
Contribute to agreed service, efficiency, sustainability and cost targets
You will be part of the Animal Health Supply Chain organisation and report directly to Irina Tornikoski, Director Global Supply Operations, Animal Health.
What we offer
A senior role within an international Animal Health organisation
The opportunity to shape a newly created position
A collaborative working environment with experienced colleagues
A culture built on respect, inclusion, and innovation.
Autonomy in your role, with support from leadership when needed
Opportunities for professional development and cross-functional collaboration
Orion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. At Orion, your work creates true impact and well‑being for our customers, patients, and society.
Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.
Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.
We are looking for a senior procurement professional with several years of relevant experience, who is comfortable combining leadership responsibility with hands‑on involvement.
Required qualifications:
Proven experience managing multiple procurement categories, both direct and indirect
Demonstrated people management experience
Solid expertise in strategic procurement, category management, supplier relationship management and cost optimisation
Experience in a regulated environment; exposure to the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred
A relevant university degree (e.g. Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or Life Sciences)
Fluency in French and English; Dutch or Finnish are considered a plus
How you work:
You communicate clearly and manage stakeholders effectively
You think in processes and understand how procurement decisions impact the wider supply chain
You are proactive, energetic, and take initiative to drive improvements
You combine attention to detail with a broader, strategic perspective
You are able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure when needed
You collaborate effectively and coach your team to deliver results
You apply strong analytical skills and experience with relevant tools to support decision‑making
Experience with D365 is considered an asset
How to apply and additional information:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position by 28/02/2026
If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Casper Soors, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Orion Animal Health. He will be happy to guide you through the next steps of our recruitment process.
We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.
Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.
Your application will be handled discreetly and in compliance with GDPR.
About Animal Health
The mission of Animal Health is to improve the quality of life for animals. Animal Health manufactures and markets in‑house developed medicines as well as numerous generic drugs for both companion and livestock animals. We are committed to making daily life healthier and less stressful for both animals and the people who care for them.
We produce and distribute over 300 veterinary medicines and are present in over 100 markets around the world servicing the needs of our customers in both the companion animal and livestock sectors. Our manufacturing and supply chain operations are located in France and Belgium.
Animal health is a diverse team of over 300 professionals, based in 13 countries across Europe and Vietnam. We operate as one unified team, bringing together expertise from various departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain, R&D, Quality Management, HR, Finance, and IT. The Animal Health culture that we foster is one of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, where everyone feels empowered to contribute and challenge the status quo. We aim to prioritize the customer and work together toward shared goals.
About Us Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well‑being for over a hundred years.
We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.
Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.
We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.
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Job Description About the role
For our Animal Health Supply Chain organisation, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead both Direct and Indirect procurement categories. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to further shape the purchasing setup within Animal Health.
In this position, you take ownership of procurement activities for raw materials, excipients and packaging materials, as well as indirect materials and services supporting the Animal Health business unit. Your focus is on ensuring material availability at the right quality, at the right time, and at the right cost, enabling stable production planning and overall supply chain performance.
You lead a small team of purchasing professionals and work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a structured, process-oriented mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational follow-up.
The role plays a key part in continuously improving procurement processes and ways of working within the Animal Health Supply Chain, while contributing to sustainability objectives and ensuring agreed service, efficiency, and cost targets are met.
The position is ideally based in Arques, France. Candidates should be willing to relocate and work on site. Regular travel to other Orion sites, suppliers and stakeholders is part of the role.
Your key responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a small team of purchasers
Ensure uninterrupted availability of direct materials and oversee procurement of indirect materials and services for the Animal Health business unit
Develop and implement category strategies across your scope, driving cost optimisation while safeguarding quality, compliance and supply reliability
Build strong, performance‑driven supplier relationships with a focus on continuous improvement
Support business cases, new product launches and cross‑functional projects with procurement expertise
Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Quality, Production, Regulatory Affairs, Warehouse, Logistics and other internal stakeholders
Contribute to agreed service, efficiency, sustainability and cost targets
You will be part of the Animal Health Supply Chain organisation and report directly to Irina Tornikoski, Director Global Supply Operations, Animal Health.
What we offer
A senior role within an international Animal Health organisation
The opportunity to shape a newly created position
A collaborative working environment with experienced colleagues
A culture built on respect, inclusion, and innovation.
Autonomy in your role, with support from leadership when needed
Opportunities for professional development and cross-functional collaboration
Orion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. At Orion, your work creates true impact and well‑being for our customers, patients, and society.
Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.
Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.
We are looking for a senior procurement professional with several years of relevant experience, who is comfortable combining leadership responsibility with hands‑on involvement.
Required qualifications:
Proven experience managing multiple procurement categories, both direct and indirect
Demonstrated people management experience
Solid expertise in strategic procurement, category management, supplier relationship management and cost optimisation
Experience in a regulated environment; exposure to the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred
A relevant university degree (e.g. Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or Life Sciences)
Fluency in French and English; Dutch or Finnish are considered a plus
How you work:
You communicate clearly and manage stakeholders effectively
You think in processes and understand how procurement decisions impact the wider supply chain
You are proactive, energetic, and take initiative to drive improvements
You combine attention to detail with a broader, strategic perspective
You are able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure when needed
You collaborate effectively and coach your team to deliver results
You apply strong analytical skills and experience with relevant tools to support decision‑making
Experience with D365 is considered an asset
How to apply and additional information:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position by 28/02/2026
If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Casper Soors, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Orion Animal Health. He will be happy to guide you through the next steps of our recruitment process.
We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.
Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.
Your application will be handled discreetly and in compliance with GDPR.
About Animal Health
The mission of Animal Health is to improve the quality of life for animals. Animal Health manufactures and markets in‑house developed medicines as well as numerous generic drugs for both companion and livestock animals. We are committed to making daily life healthier and less stressful for both animals and the people who care for them.
We produce and distribute over 300 veterinary medicines and are present in over 100 markets around the world servicing the needs of our customers in both the companion animal and livestock sectors. Our manufacturing and supply chain operations are located in France and Belgium.
Animal health is a diverse team of over 300 professionals, based in 13 countries across Europe and Vietnam. We operate as one unified team, bringing together expertise from various departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain, R&D, Quality Management, HR, Finance, and IT. The Animal Health culture that we foster is one of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, where everyone feels empowered to contribute and challenge the status quo. We aim to prioritize the customer and work together toward shared goals.
About Us Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well‑being for over a hundred years.
We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.
Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.
We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.
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