Are you interested in working directly for a single sponsor while having the security and additional career opportunities that working for a global CRO can bring? Our team says it’s the best of both worlds….
ClinChoice is searching for a Senior Specialist Procurement to join a pharmaceutical company
ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO with a strong focus on quality, professional development and supportive culture. As a client-facing role, we are looking for confident candidates with the ability to work independently whilst establishing a high-trust environment with the client counter-parts.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
- The Senior Specialist, Procurement is responsible for optimizing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships across various sectors including engineering, production, packaging, construction, and capital services. This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating terms, and ensuring maximum value and reduced risk for Client sites.
- Sourcing new suppliers and maintaining strong relationships with existing ones.
- Negotiating terms to ensure value and mitigate risks.
- Reviewing and managing the procurement schedule and conducting bid analysis.
- Processing purchase orders and resolving invoice queries.
- Preparing regular reports on purchasing activities for project teams.
- Collaborating with other teams to streamline procurement processes.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and eliminate wasteful processes.
- Contributing to cost savings through competitive bidding and market trend analysis.
- Developing and improving internal customer procurement relationships.
- Working with the global Client Category Strategy Manager to implement category strategies.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Buying experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
Specific Role Requirements and Skills:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Robust analytical skills for interpreting market data and performance metrics.
- Highly organized with proficiency in managing multiple projects and stakeholders.
- Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP.
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry’s regulatory environment.
- Fluency in both English and Dutch.
Our Benefits:
- Transport reimbursement
Health insurance
• Group insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Monthly internet allowance - Excellent work-life balance
- Dedicated Line Manager
- Full performance and development process with end of year reviews
- Career opportunities within in ClinChoice, locally and globally
- Employee satisfaction survey - your feedback is important for continuous improvement
The Application Process
Once you have submitted your CV, you will receive an acknowledgement that we received it. If you have the requirements we need, you will be invited for phone interview as the first step. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to everyone individually if you are not successful.
Who will you be working for?
About ClinChoice
ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services, with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Our Company Ethos
Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset and they are the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives to all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology. The success of these core values is evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates.
ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent guided by diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities. We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Buying/procurement experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
- Fluency in English and Dutch
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Robust analytical skills for interpreting market data and performance metrics
- Highly organized with proficiency in managing multiple projects and stakeholders
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry's regulatory environment
- Ability to source suppliers and manage supplier relationships
- Ability to work independently and manage client-facing relationships
ClinChoice Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ClinChoice and has not been reviewed or approved by ClinChoice.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible arrangements, including telecommuting and flextime with no core hours in some regions, are highlighted for many roles. Feedback suggests flexibility is commonly available but depends on role and location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, personal, and sick days are part of the core package, with some markets granting paid leave from the date of hire. Feedback suggests time off is standard-to-decent across locations, though specifics vary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as a core benefit, with some accounts describing overall benefits as full or good. In the U.S., healthcare sits within a conventional CRO package alongside medical, dental, and vision.
ClinChoice Insights
What We Do
ClinChoice is a global full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies, aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices.
