Job Description

Job Title: Strategic Buyer – Clinical Trials Equipment

Main Missions

As a Strategic Purchaser, you will be responsible for identifying key suppliers that align with our clients' clinical trial needs. You must evaluate and continuously secure the optimal balance between lead time, quality, and cost. You will manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and oversee contractual agreements for your portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify products and suppliers that meet customer and project needs
• Negotiate terms and secure essential information for each order (price, lead time, quality criteria)
• Collect and manage all relevant documentation: CE, FDA certifications, spec sheets, user manuals, etc.
• Map and monitor key manufacturers and distributors for your product families
• Act as a brand ambassador and uphold its values in all supplier interactions
• Maintain and update product and supplier data using appropriate internal tools
• Ensure effective communication across internal teams (Procurement, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, etc.)
• Evaluate suppliers across all dimensions: delivery performance, product quality, technical capabilities, communication, and environmental impact
• Support the procurement team in resolving disputes with suppliers
• Assist the Purchasing Supervisor in continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing process
• Contribute to and help optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Purchasing team

Objectives & KPIs

• Response time to Requests for Quotation (RFQ)
• Supplier contractualization success rate
• Order process reliability and compliance
• Accuracy and completeness of supplier and product information within scope

Main Contacts

• External:
• Suppliers
• Internal:
• Procurement
• Sales & Program Managers
• Biomedical Team
• Finance
• Customer Service

Profile

• Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a purchasing department, preferably in an international setting
• Prior experience in the medical industry is a strong advantage
• Strong determination, persistence, and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Curious, rigorous, and logically driven
• Autonomous, results-oriented, and process-optimization minded

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