Associate Supply Chain Specialist (m/w/d), 100%

Adecco; Luzern; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital time tracking portal

Swissstaffing training

Pension fund

Employee discounts

Digital learning platform

Recruitment team support

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Specialist to support material compliance in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment for a 12-month project in the Lucerne region. You will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing and Technical Transfer to ensure timely and compliant material availability.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field, with 3+ years in supply chain, quality, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• 3+ years in supply chain, operations, quality, or compliance in pharma/ biotech.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage supplier and material records in supplier qualification systems.
• Assess supplier- and site-driven material changes and coordinate quality change controls.
• Support supplier qualification activities and coordinate supplier audits for new vendors.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and service.
• Develop material specifications and support material qualification processes.
• Coordinate material release schedules for production.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing and Technical Transfer on material selection and implementation.
• Ensure materials meet quality standards and are available per timelines.
• Support investigations, risk assessments, and change controls for quality compliance.
• Contribute to process optimization across the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Continuous improvement mindset

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP knowledge

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

We're seeking an Associate Supply Chain Specialist to support material compliance activities within a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment for a 12 month project with your client in the Lucerne region . This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in quality-focused operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage supplier and material records within supplier qualification systems
• Assess supplier- and site-driven material changes and coordinate quality change controls where required
• Support supplier qualification activities and coordinate supplier audits for new vendors
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and service excellence
• Develop material specifications and support material qualification processes
• Coordinate material release schedules to ensure timely availability for production
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Technical Transfer teams on material selection and implementation
• Ensure materials meet required quality standards and are available according to manufacturing timelines
• Support investigations, risk assessments, change controls, and quality compliance activities
• Contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• 3+ years of previous experience in supply chain, operations, quality, or compliance within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and GMP-related processes
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English, both written and spoken
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel; SAP knowledge is an advantage

Benefits

• Digital time tracking and convenient online document portal
• Financial support for professional development through Swissstaffing (Temptraining)
• Attractive social benefits, including our own pension fund
• Exclusive employee discounts with selected partners in telecommunications, travel, hotels, car rentals, and more
• Free access to a digital learning platform
• Dedicated support from our recruitment team throughout your assignment

About us

Adecco is the market leader for staffing solutions in Switzerland and worldwide. Every day, our teams in our 50 locations throughout Switzerland ensure the best match between candidates and clients in various professional fields and industries. Adecco Switzerland is part of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day enable more than 3.5 million careers. We skill, develop, and hire talent in 60 countries, enabling organisations to embrace the future of work.