Your key responsibilities
The Main responsibility of the role is to ensure availability of finished pharmaceuticals products from external manufacturers at the right time with appropriate inventory management as per agreed target.
- Overall Supplier Management Responsibility for operational task:
- Securing service level and optimal stock level and updating of weekly stock adequacy list
- Responsibility for operative purchasing process flow for certain suppliers
- Forecast updates
- Orders (purchase orders, re-scheduling and stock transfers)
- Delivery follow-up with supplier
- Invoicing process
- Logistics and EU re-analysis coordination
2.To be main point of contact for operative tasks both towards the supplier and internally within Orion:
- Participation in internal cross-functional meetings related to operative purchasing issues
- Providing timely information internally regarding product availability
3.Supporting the Manager responsible for Supplier and category management and development
4.Maintaining and updating (when necessary) SAP product information for purchased products
What we offer
- An excellent opportunity to work in an inspiring & important role in the area of Supplier Management
- Great opportunity to become part of the wholly owned subsidiary of globally operating Orion Group
- Possibility to utilize your own strengths with the support of the professionals
- Flexible, high-spirit working environment where your skills are appreciated
- Good work-life balance
- Clear, transparent processes and responsible supervisors are our benefits to the personnel
At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.
Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.
Our expectations
Primary Skills:
- 2-4 years’ experience in Purchasing and Inventory management of finished formulations in Pharmaceutical industry preferably EU / US markets
- Knowledge of EU requirements and ICH guidelines is desired
- Experience of working in ERP/SAP
- Task oriented with learning attitude
- Ability to work in team and flexibility to adapt to change
- Excellent English communication skills (both verbal & written). Good Interpersonal Skills.
- Logical and analytical ability
- Proactive with a desire to learn
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
About Us
Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.
We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.
Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.
We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.
About Orion
Skills Required
- 2-4 years experience in purchasing and inventory management of finished pharmaceutical formulations (preferably EU/US markets)
- Knowledge of EU requirements and ICH guidelines
- Experience working in ERP/SAP
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Task oriented with a learning attitude
- Ability to work in a team and adapt to change
- Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written
- Good interpersonal, logical and analytical ability
- Proactive with a desire to learn
What We Do
Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years. We develop, manufacture and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients, combining our trusted expertise with continuous innovation. We have an extensive portfolio of proprietary and generic medicines and consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by us are used to treat cancer, respiratory diseases and neurological diseases, among others. In 2025 our net sales amounted to EUR 1,890 million and we employ about 4,000 professionals worldwide, dedicated to building well-being. Product related questions and feedback: https://www.orionpharma.com/feedback Beware of any recruitment scam using Orion Pharma’s name Be cautious of recruitment scams where individuals pose as Orion Pharma employees or authorized recruiters. Orion Pharma will never request payment, personal financial information, or any favours at any stage of our hiring process.
