Purchaser Fix-term CDD

Purchaser Fix-term CDD (m/f/d) 100%

CordenPharma is one of the leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) and develops and produces active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicines and associated packaging services on behalf of its customers as a “full-service” service provider. The group employs around 3,000 people.

Our network in Europe and the USA offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: peptides, lipids & carbohydrates, injectables, highly potent active ingredients & oncology and small molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the benefit of patients.

CordenPharma International (CPI) acts as the management company of the CordenPharma Group. In addition to the Executive Leadership Team, CPI has central functions such as Sales & Marketing, Legal, HR and Corporate Development, which work for the CordenPharma Group across locations and at an international level.

We are looking for one as soon as possible

Purchaser Fix-term CDD (m/f/d) 100%
Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg

• Fribourg
• 01.06.2024
• Full-time
• 12 months contract

Main activities and responsibilities

• Manage stock replenishment based on the ERP proposals and place orders to Suppliers, minimize excess or obsolescence
• Manage Direct and/or Indirect materials and provide support to Purchasing Coordinators
• Maintain and improve KPI targets set and agreed and maintain supplier file documentation
• Make daily follow-ups of Suppliers’ deliveries to ensure that dates, quantities and items are available to internal customers as initially requested. Alert and communicate about any discrepancies
• Collaborate with production planners to forecast material requirements and avoid any shortage
• Coordinate the return of goods with Suppliers
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and address any performance issues
• Elaborate and implement cost saving initiatives
• Enter into discussion with Suppliers to settle invoice, quality and logistic disputes
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure that purchased materials meet required standards and specifications
• Assist the Purchasing Manager
• Ad Hoc - Supplier visit (intern/extern)
• Artworks : Manage BAT process for printed packaging materials (version, technical information, barcodes, ERP update, Artwork approval, incoming control).

Your Profile

• University degree in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain  or related domain
• Ideally 3-5 years of experience in a Purchasing role
• GxP Compliance Knowledge and/or Pharma industry experience a plus
• High proficiency on office tools (Excel, Power point) and IT in general,
• Experience on SAP S4/Hanna a plus or complex ERP
• Strong negotiation skills combined with good planning and preparation skills
• Fluent in French and English, German is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with all kind of stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

What we offer   Cafeteria   Retirement Pension Plan   Dynamic and exciting work environment   Accessible Workplace Interested? Your contact person

Brandt, Raphael

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