Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Headquartered in Germany, the company operates across three main divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. With a history spanning over 150 years and a workforce of approximately 100,000 employees worldwide, Bayer is a leader in developing innovative products and solutions to address some of the world's most pressing challenges in health and food security. In Spain, Bayer maintains a significant presence with its national headquarters in Sant Joan Desp (Barcelona) and several production sites and research centers across the country. The company is a major employer for international professionals, particularly in digital health, data science, and global shared services. Bayer Spain is known for its diverse and inclusive work environment, offering numerous opportunities for English-speaking talent in specialized technical and corporate functions.

Founded in 1863 in Barmen, Germany, Bayer began as a dyestuff factory before evolving into a global life sciences leader. It is famous for inventing Aspirin and has expanded through major acquisitions like Monsanto.

Regional Business Partner MENAT & Africa

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Cluster Partner MENAT & SSA

Purpose:

- Set up and maintain strong, trust‑based stakeholder management with regional senior leadership, acting as a credible Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) and Procurement partner

- Translate global S2P initiatives into clear, value‑driven, and locally relevant outcomes for country clusters.

- Use data‑driven insights and structured storytelling to enable decision‑making, improve Buy & Pay performance, and enhance business user experience

- Actively contribute to the global S2P community and drive continuous improvement in close collaboration with Procurement and Finance

- As a work lead operate confidently in ambiguous and complex environments, providing direction, clarity and decisions where formal hierarchy is limited

Scope (global, regional or local):

Regional - MENAT & Sub‑Saharan Africa (multiple country clusters)

Key Tasks:

Serve as the primary point of contact for CFOs and senior regional stakeholders, representing Source‑to‑Pay and Procurement across two country clusters
Act as a Work Lead for S2P topics, providing clear direction on priorities, outcomes, and escalation paths within the Procurement operating model
Build and nurture strategic relationships with senior regional management, acting as a trusted advisor in complex and high‑visibility topics
Translate complex business realities, regional requirements, and global initiatives into actionable, scalable S2P solutions
Provide clusters and countries with clear insights on S2P Operations and Procurement performance, based on data analytics and structured user feedback
Use data storytelling to communicate process changes, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior stakeholders
Proactively identify systemic issues and remove delivery roadblocks, balancing short‑term issue resolution with long‑term system improvement
Coordinate country and cluster clarifications, consolidate outcomes, and translate them into concrete action plans and delivered solutions
Ensure close collaboration with Country Partners, Procurement Areas, and global S2P teams, driving alignment and synergies
Champion a stakeholder‑centric, outcome‑oriented leadership approach to continuously enhance user experience and business value

Key Working Relation:

Internal:

- S2P Country Partner team and global S2P community

- Country and regional management (e.g. CFOs, Site Managers)

- Local S2P users and business stakeholders

- Procurement representatives and Procurement Areas

- Internal Audit, IT, LPC, GFI

- S2P Global Operations, Centers of Excellence, and Projects

- Other business functions

External:

- Strategic suppliers

- External auditors

- Other Service Centers and external partners

Skills & Qualifications:

Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with several years of relevant professional experience
Strong end‑to‑end knowledge of Source‑to‑Pay and Buy & Pay processes, ideally in a regional or global environment
Solid experience in senior stakeholder management, including engagement with CFOs and regional leadership teams
Demonstrated leadership capability without direct authority, able to influence, align, and drive outcomes across boundaries
High level of comfort with ambiguity, including decision‑making in evolving structures and complex stakeholder landscapes
Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills in English; additional languages are an advantage
Strong analytical skills with proven use of data analytics and digital tools to support decision‑making
Proactive, resilient, and outcome‑driven mindset, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure
Strong intercultural awareness and confidence working across regions and cultures
Embodies Bayer values and leadership behaviors (VACC)


Application Period:	26/03/2026 - 10/04/2026	Reference Code:	862777
Division:	Enabling Functions	Location:	Spain : Cataluña : Barcelona
Functional Area:	Procurement	Position Grade:	VS 1.2
Employment Type:	Regular	Work Time:	Full Time