Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for identifying innovative and leading sourcing solutions and for supporting the development of relationships with clinical trial suppliers; manufacturers and networks of wholesalers. The individual will:

• Convey the voice of clients to the suppliers in order to explain clinical supplies constraints, subsequently delivering actionable sourcing solutions fitting customer needs
• Serve as the advocate for suppliers to the customer facing teams and assist in supporting customer expectations
• Co-ordinate with the Quality department to align on supplier status and performance, as well as supporting product quality issues relating to supplier management

Procurement Responsibilities:

• Find Sourcing solutions/strategies in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and Market Intelligence teams for identified products, and using market intelligence tools to support Sourcing requests for Global sites – EU, UK and APAC, but not limited to.
• Maintain existing supplier accounts (wholesaler/manufacturer) within different regions / countries to have access to drugs at competitive prices, with attractive shelf life and documentation, in a reliable and effective manner.
• Preserve long-standing supplier relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers, develop trust with partners over time.
• Negotiate attractive prices and cash discounts with suppliers.
• Participate / lead Supplier Business review meetings and collaborate on opportunities for improvement. Monitor supplier spend, performance and capabilities.
• Support Client Services in their initiatives, improve procurement strategies with a focus on risk management, and participate in teleconferences to drive successful proposal outcomes.
• Communicate up to date information to Market Intelligence analysts to ensure that the team has access to the latest picture of the market for specific drugs and supply chains.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure the timely manner of product deliveries, supply of product documents and support from Supplier Management inclusive of invoice queries
• Attend daily triage meetings amongst the Comparator Procurement/Sourcing Specialists

Quality and Compliance

• Apply Good Distribution / Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility.
• Product recall, support QA and client in case of product recalls.
• Ensure compliance to all FCS's rules and regulations as much from QA, legal and finance. Support to keep them meaningful and adapted to our changing environment.
• Active part in Practical Process Improvement & Just-Do-It, lean and other improvement projects.
• Demonstrate and embody the Thermo Fisher values: Integrity, Intensity, Involvement and Innovation (The Four I’s)

Qualifications

• Very good understanding of Clinical Trials Supplies and Pharmaceutical Logistics with current experience
• Perform each duty to a high standard
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize within established timescales, combined with the agility to meet changing priorities.
• Very good communication and negotiation skills (verbal & written)
• Fluent English language (verbal & written) • German language of benefit
• Resilient, reliable and flexible