Global Cell Therapy Supply Chain Specialist

SIRE® Life Sciences ?; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE Life Sciences seeks a Supply Chain Specialist to manage the end‑to‑end order journey for patient‑specific cell therapies across Europe and the Middle East, from initial cell receipt to final delivery.

You will collaborate with commercial teams, logistics partners and internal stakeholders to ensure timely orders, monitor operations, resolve bottlenecks and escalate risks, while driving process improvements in a growing international setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business or Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant operations or supply chain experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with supply chain and customer service, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle EBS or SAP, ideally in a production or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry; experience in oncology, hematology, or immunotherapy is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of GMP and GDP requirements, including SOPs and work instructions.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple orders, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, external partners, and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to investigate issues and escalate risks when necessary.
• A patient-focused mindset, recognizing the importance of every individual order and its impact on treatment timelines.
• A collaborative and adaptable working style, with the ability to work effectively across international teams and different cultures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end cell order management for assigned European markets, ensuring timely and accurate order processing and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal departments, local commercial teams, and external logistics partners to maintain visibility throughout the order journey.
• Monitor daily operations, identify bottlenecks, resolve issues, and escalate risks that could affect product delivery.
• Lead operational meetings to align stakeholders, prioritize urgent orders, and agree on solutions.
• Arrange and coordinate courier shipments and process order transactions using ERP and order management systems.
• Maintain accurate order scheduling and tracking information to ensure up-to-date visibility of all active orders.
• Investigate and manage order-related deviations and product complaints in accordance with established procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain standardized procedures for handling emergencies and operational disruptions.

Skills

Supply chain management

Customer service

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Business or Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Oracle EBS

SAP

Job description

SIRE Life Sciences seeks a Supply Chain Specialist to manage the end‑to‑end order journey for patient‑specific cell therapies across Europe and the Middle East, from initial cell receipt to final delivery.

You will collaborate with commercial teams, logistics partners and internal stakeholders to ensure timely orders, monitor operations, resolve bottlenecks and escalate risks, while driving process improvements in a growing international setting.