Thermo Fisher Scientific

Procurement Specialist – 12-Month FTC

Thermo Fisher Scientific

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Allschwil • Switzerland

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About the role

  • Identify innovative and leading sourcing solutions
  • Support the development of relationships with clinical trial suppliers, manufacturers, and networks of wholesalers
  • Convey the voice of clients to the suppliers
  • Serve as the advocate for suppliers to the customer-facing teams
  • Co-ordinate with the Quality department to align on supplier status and performance
  • Find Sourcing solutions/strategies in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and Market Intelligence teams
  • Maintain existing supplier accounts (wholesaler/manufacturer)
  • Preserve long-standing supplier relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers
  • Negotiate attractive prices and cash discounts with suppliers
  • Participate / lead Supplier Business review meetings
  • Monitor supplier spend, performance and capabilities
  • Support Client Services in their initiatives
  • Communicate up to date information to Market Intelligence analysts
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain for timely product deliveries
  • Attend daily triage meetings among Procurement/Sourcing Specialists
  • Apply Good Distribution / Good Manufacturing Principles
  • Ensure compliance with FCS's rules and regulations
  • Support Practical Process Improvement & Just-Do-It projects

Requirements

  • Very good understanding of Clinical Trials Supplies and Pharmaceutical Logistics with current experience
  • Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise within established timescales
  • Very good communication and negotiation skills (verbal & written)
  • Fluent English language (verbal & written)
  • German language of benefit
  • Resilient, reliable and flexible
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing solutionsnegotiationsupplier performance monitoringclinical trial suppliespharmaceutical logisticsGood Distribution PrinciplesGood Manufacturing Principlesprocess improvement
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsresiliencereliabilityflexibility