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 using 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) Qualifications Very good understanding of Clinical Trials Supplies and Pharmaceutical Logistics with current experience Perform each duty to a high standard Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize 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 Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. 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