About this role
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 utilising 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)
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.
• Very good understanding of Clinical Trials Supplies and Pharmaceutical Logistics with current experience • Perform each duty to a high standard • Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise 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