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Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Our distributed team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
We look for a
Senior Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
Location:Basel / Allschwil – Switzerland / onsite
The Senior Procurement/Sourcing Specialis t is responsible for identifying innovative and competitive sourcing solutions and for supporting the development of relationships with strategic suppliers, manufacturers and networks of wholesalers.
Your Responsibilities:
Own/take lead in the sourcing solutions/strategies in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and Market Intelligence teams for identified products.
Use the Market Intelligence tools / data to identify the best Sourcing solutions
Support Sourcing requests for Global sites – APAC, LATAM, EMEA and US
Open, new or develop existing supplier accounts in different regions / countries and with different manufacturers or wholesalers to have access to drugs at driven prices, with attractive shelf life and vital documentation. Coordinating the setup of new accounts with the Quality Department.
Generate new supplier contracts and develop good and long-standing strategic supplier relationship with pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers.
Negotiate competitive Supply Agreements and / or Purchasing Terms & Conditions, inclusive of payment terms, attractive prices and volume / cash discount.
Participate / lead Supplier Business review meetings.
Support Comparator Program and Project Managers in their projects, optimize sourcing solutions including risk mitigation and take part in TC and negotiation to ensure closure / win of proposals as needed.
Communicate up to date information to Strategic Sourcing and Market Intelligence analysts.
Support/lead new services development in close collaboration with Program Managers.
Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure the timely manner of product deliverables and support from Supplier Management inclusive of invoice queries
Apply Good Distribution / Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility.
Your profile:
Minimum 5-10 years Procurement experience
Very good understanding of Clinical Trials Supplies and Pharmaceutical Logistics as well as of pricing systems in different countries
High Level of Business Insight in both Administration and Business Strategies
Confirmed communication skills and ability to prioritise multiple priorities within established deadlines Customer focused with agility to meet changing priorities.
Very good communication and negotiation skills (verbal & written)
Preferably experience within the Pharmaceutical and Clinical Trial industry
Proficient in English (verbal & written), German language skills are very useful
Commercial training is an advantage
We offer driven remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.