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

Our client is an innovative biopharmaceutical organization specializing in advanced cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. By developing pioneering treatments, the organization aims to improve outcomes for patients with serious and life-threatening diseases.

Operating in a dynamic, international environment, the company brings together specialists across different functions and countries to ensure that complex, patient-specific treatments reach patients safely and on time.

About the position

As a Supply Chain Specialist , you will manage the order journey of patient-specific cell therapies across Europe and the Middle East, from the initial receipt of patient cells through to final product delivery.

You will work closely with commercial teams, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to coordinate orders, resolve operational challenges, and ensure deliveries meet agreed timelines. Given the time-sensitive and patient-specific nature of these treatments, strong coordination, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving are essential.

You will also contribute to process improvements and help strengthen the team's approach to managing operational issues in a growing international organization.

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 escalat 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.

Requirements

• A 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.
• Demonstrable experience in supply chain and customer service, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience working 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 working with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple orders, prioritize competing 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 escalat 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.