Senior Procurement Specialist - Temporary 12 months

Solvias; Kaiseraugst; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Solvias in Switzerland is seeking a Procurement Specialist to ensure timely, quality, and cost-efficient purchasing. You will manage supplier relationships, coordinate purchasing activities, and support continuous improvement of procurement processes.

The role requires 5–7 years in operational procurement, ERP experience (Dynamics 365 a plus), strong Excel skills, and fluency in German with good English. You will collaborate across the organization on supplier onboarding and contract management.

Qualifikationen

• 5–7 years of experience in operational procurement.
• ERP system experience; Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Fluent German with good command of English.
• Collaborative team player with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.

Aufgaben

• Process purchase orders
• Manage order confirmations and delivery dates
• Act as a procurement partner to internal stakeholders
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Coordinate vendor contract activities
• Verify vendor invoices
• Handle supplier complaints
• Maintain item and supplier master data in the ERP system
• Support the qualification and onboarding of suppliers

Kenntnisse

Operational procurement

Excel

German language

English proficiency

Tools

Dynamics 365

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

At Solvias, our scientists rely on seamless support functions to deliver excellence to our customers. As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that the right products and services are available at the right time, quality, and cost. Working closely with colleagues across the organization, you will manage supplier relationships, coordinate purchasing activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our procurement processes.

Job Description

At Solvias, our scientists rely on seamless support functions to deliver excellence to our customers. As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that the right products and services are available at the right time, quality, and cost. Working closely with colleagues across the organization, you will manage supplier relationships, coordinate purchasing activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our procurement processes.
We're looking for a proactive team player with solid operational procurement experience, strong ERP skills, and a passion for delivering practical solutions that make a real impact.
This position is offered on a 12-month temporary contract and provides an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to a dynamic and growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders
• Manage order confirmations and delivery dates
• Act as a procurement partner to internal stakeholders
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Coordinate vendor contract activities
• Verify vendor invoices
• Handle supplier complaints
• Maintain item and supplier master data in the ERP system
• Support the qualification and onboarding of suppliers

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in operational procurement
• Experience working in a ERP system; knowledge of Dynamics 365 is a plus
• Proficient in Excel
• Fluent in German with a good command of English
• A collaborative team player with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset

About Us

Solvias is a global provider of chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC) analytics to the life sciences industry. Our expert team combines decades of experience with regulatory expertise across small molecules, biologics, and cell and gene therapies. Solvias offers end-to-end solutions from raw material testing to drug product release and API development for small molecules. Headquartered near Basel, Switzerland, Solvias operates six global Centers of Excellence, all adhering to the highest ISO, GMP, GLP, and FDA standards