Comparator Sourcing Expert (m/f/d)

PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH & Co KG; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Vacation accrual / 30 days

Company pension scheme

Job bike

Flexible working time models

Job summary

PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH & Co KG in Mannheim seeks a Comparator Sourcing Expert (m/f/d) to identify, source, and secure comparator products for clinical trials across international markets. You will be the central contact between clients, manufacturers, suppliers, and PHOENIX country organizations to ensure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and timely delivery.

The role combines commercial sourcing, project coordination, and client support to deliver tailored sourcing solutions and drive

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in Business, Life Sciences or a related field, or a completed vocational training with relevant professional experience.
• Experience working within commercial operations, sourcing, procurement, supply chain, pharmaceutical distribution or a related environment.
• Familiarity with comparator products and comparator sourcing is preferred.
• Understanding of procurement, inventory management and distribution processes.
• Ability to analyze pricing and sourcing options to support informed business decisions.
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work independently.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage comparator sourcing enquiries from new and existing clients and develop tailored sourcing strategies based on project requirements.
• Research comparator products, manufacturers, and sourcing markets to identify the most suitable commercial supply options.
• Coordinate sourcing activities with PHOENIX countries, evaluate quotations, and select the best sourcing solution based on cost, quality, timelines, and project requirements.
• Prepare sourcing proposals and executable quotations, ensuring accurate and verified product information and timely delivery.
• Act as the central point of contact for clients, business development teams, sourcing countries, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and continuously improve sourcing tools, databases, trackers, and the PHOENIX CTS Comparator Request Portal.
• Support RFIs (Requests for Information), client discussions, and business development activities, contributing to revenue, margin, and sales targets.
• Ensure full compliance with GMP/GDP requirements, internal SOPs, and proper documentation of all sourcing activities and communications.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Commercial operations

Supply chain

Pharmaceutical distribution

German language

English language

Education

University degree in Business or Life Sciences

Vocational training with relevant experience

Tools

Sourcing databases

Job description

29 countries. Around 49,000 colleagues. 70,000 pharmacies supplied and millions of patients: Join PHOENIX! Support us in supplying the people of Europe with medicines and healthcare products quickly and reliably - and experience a job that is as diverse as it is important. Where you can proactively master challenges, implement ideas and drive change. Look forward to pure variety at a successful, future-proof family company, the market-leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in Germany and at the same time the best integrated healthcare provider in Europe.

The Comparator Sourcing Expert (m/f/d) is responsible for identifying, sourcing and securing comparator products for clinical trials across international markets. Acting as the central point of contact between clients, manufacturers, suppliers and PHOENIX country organizations, the role ensures competitive pricing, reliable supply and timely delivery of comparator products while maintaining compliance with applicable GMP/GDP requirements.

The position combines commercial sourcing, project coordination and client support activities to deliver tailored comparator sourcing solutions and contribute to the growth of PHOENIX Clinical Trial Services.

This position is based at our headquarters in Mannheim.

Your Tasks

• Manage comparator sourcing enquiries from new and existing clients and develop tailored sourcing strategies based on project requirements
• Research comparator products, manufacturers, and sourcing markets to identify the most suitable commercial supply options
• Coordinate sourcing activities with PHOENIX countries, evaluate quotations, and select the best sourcing solution based on cost, quality, timelines, and project requirements
• Prepare sourcing proposals and executable quotations, ensuring accurate and verified product information and timely delivery
• Act as the central point of contact for clients, business development teams, sourcing countries, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction
• Maintain and continuously improve sourcing tools, databases, trackers, and the PHOENIX CTS Comparator Request Portal
• Support RFIs (Requests for Information), client discussions, and business development activities, contributing to revenue, margin, and sales targets
• Ensure full compliance with GMP/GDP requirements, internal SOPs, and proper documentation of all sourcing activities and communications

Your Profile

• Completed university degree in Business, Life Sciences or a related field, alternatively a completed vocational training with relevant professional experience
• Experience working within commercial operations, sourcing, procurement, supply chain, pharmaceutical distribution or a related environment
• Familiarity with comparator products and comparator sourcing is preferred
• Understanding of procurement, inventory management and distribution processes
• Ability to analyze pricing and sourcing options to support informed business decisions
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and external partners
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work independently
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Our Benefits

• Future-proof: We are growing and expanding. We are the market leader and offer you a permanent employment contract, 13 monthly salaries, vacation pay as well as 30 days of vacation and much more. (job bike, company pension scheme, etc.)
• Reconciliation of private and professional life: We offer mobile office and flexible working time models.
• Career: We promote you! There are great opportunities within the PHOENIX Group.
• Continuing education: We would love to - we are happy if you are eager to learn. The PHOENIX Learning World offers you an exclusive range of further training courses.
• Team: This is how we work. We promote team cohesion through small and large events