Buyer

Proclinical is seeking a Buyer to join the expanding Operations department at a pharmaceutical company in Zurich. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving procurement activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines, requirements, and budgets. This position offers a dynamic and growth-oriented environment within the human diagnostics and life sciences industry.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project purchasing activities, ensuring procurement aligns with project timelines, requirements, and budgets.
• Negotiate and manage the supplier base to meet cost targets for projects and OEM business.
• Manage and optimize the supplier portfolio, ensuring suppliers meet standards for quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Represent purchasing interests in the product development process.
• Provide leadership and direction to the operational buyer, setting objectives and evaluating performance.
• Ensure procurement best practices are applied, optimizing processes and performance measurements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including FDA and ISO 13485.
• Maintain ERP procurement master data and handle purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Participate in supplier qualification, development, and audits.
• Issue and follow up on supplier quality claims.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Technical and/or commercial education with further education in Supply Chain Management.
• Strong technical understanding, including the ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project-based work and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing direct reports.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience within the medical device industry is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel moderately to maintain supplier relationships.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Ed Little at e.little@proclinical.com

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