Tactical Buyer

Prothya Biosolutions; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package 13th month

Holiday allowance

Travel allowance

Pension plan

Training budget

Job summary

Prothya Biosolutions in the Netherlands is seeking a Tactical Buyer to handle purchases up to €100,000 and lead private tenders for sales/consumer and investment goods/services.

You will conduct market research, draft tender documents, negotiate terms, and manage contracts within automated systems to ensure best conditions and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (logistics/purchasing/administration preferred) or MBO+ with proven work level.
• At least 5 years in a similar procurement role, preferably in pharma.
• NEVI I and NEVI II certifications are required or preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex procurement strategies to stakeholders.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to analyze procurement needs.
• Conduct market research and evaluate tender procedures.
• Prepare and evaluate invitations to tender and assessment criteria.
• Negotiate terms to optimize purchasing conditions.
• Draft and manage contracts and suppliers in automated systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and risk management.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure timely processing.

Skills

Dutch

English

procurement strategy

negotiation

analytical skills

communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree or MBO+

Tools

NEVI I

NEVI II

Job description

Prothya Biosolutions makes life-saving plasma medicines and is proud of it! Every day, Prothya colleagues are delighted to go the extra mile to improve the health of millions of patients worldwide. Are you looking for a position at a flexible, fast-growing company with an interesting history? We are looking for a Tactical Buyer who will be performing purchases up to 100.000 Euro, regarding sales/consumer and investment goods/services, performing multiple private tenders and providing (purchase-critical) aftercare. This with the aim that goods/services are obtained at the best conditions and that problems regarding delivery are adequately solved.

Key accountabilities:

• Collaborates with business units to assess and analyze procurement requirements
• Conducts thorough market research
• Organizes tender requests and evaluates tender procedures
• Prepares Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses
• Draw up the applicable invitations to tender, tender documents, and assessment criteria
• Engages in negotiations to optimize purchasing terms and conditions
• Drafts purchase agreements or frameworks and manages the process
• Processes the contracts and conditions in the automated systems and applies the conditions
• Manages contract processing and implementation in automated systems
• Prepares, authorizes, and sends purchase orders to vendors

Contribution to procurement policy

• Monitors and registers developments and specifics in the market (and suppliers) and assesses them for applicability, risks and consequences
• Advises and makes policy proposals for procurement policies, supplier policies and procedures and SOPs

Administration

• Supports in the implementation of supplier management
• Performs measurements on supplier performance (in accordance with the contract), identifies, analyses and anticipates risks, data, expiry times and advises those involved (un)requested about this and about contract management
• Identifies and analyses bottlenecks in delivered goods and services and in the delivery process and solves these where possible
• Registers reports from suppliers (e.g. regarding product/service specifications), coordinates and monitors the follow-up of actions
• Coordinates complaints process, analyse, resolve, monitor follow up and prevents
• Maintenance of supplier database

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelor's degree (preferably: logistics management, purchasing, administration…) or MBO+ (with proven work and intellectual level)
• You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.
• NEVI I and NEVI II certification.
• Able to effectively communicate complex procurement strategies and negotiate with high-level stakeholders.
• Skilled in analyzing intricate market trends, supplier performance metrics, and total cost of ownership to drive strategic procurement decisions.
• Ensures meticulous accuracy in preparing and managing complex tender documents, contracts, and supplier performance data to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Demonstrates exceptional negotiation skills in securing favorable terms and conditions with suppliers and optimizing purchasing conditions to achieve strategic procurement goals.
• Proficient in identifying and resolving complex issues or bottlenecks in procurement processes, supplier relationships, and contract management to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborates seamlessly with diverse cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and implement innovative procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared success.
• Fluency in Dutch and English

What do we offer?

• Full-time employment (40h) starting with a 1 year contract. Working part-time can be discussed.
• Salary between € 4,702.26 and € 6,759.41 euros gross per month based on full-time employment.
• 8.33% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
• 30 holiday days.
• A personal training budget of €2,100 every three years to foster professional growth and development.
• Contribution to travel expenses from the first kilometer.
• Excellent accessibility by public transport and private parking available.
• A pension plan with Zorg & Welzijn, providing security for your future.
• A dynamic, safe, and challenging working environment with ample opportunities to grow, innovate, and learn, all while making a meaningful impact on the health of millions.