Global Supply Sourcing Coordinator

Parexel; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holidays/Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) match

Life insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Global Supply Sourcing Coordinator to join our remote team. You will provide tactical sourcing for depots, investigational medicinal products, couriers, and ancillary supplies, supporting clinical study execution with supplier selection and contracting.

You will analyze complex study requirements, coordinate sourcing activities, monitor pricing and quality, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Operational understanding of clinical studies and related supply chain activities.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Good Distribution Practice, and Good Practice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to adapt to changing study needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers and provide sourcing guidance at all levels.
• Monitor quality, pricing accuracy, purchase requests, approvals, and POs.
• Conduct commodity research, regulatory requirements, supplier selection, and RFI/RFP processes.
• Ensure products meet local requirements and stay within budgeted prices.
• Coordinate return of rental equipment and medical devices.
• Own and manage sourcing help desk tickets and Statements of Work.
• Anticipate sourcing challenges and resolve with suppliers, identifying compliant substitutes.
• Obtain supplier and manufacturer documentation for import/export.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier coordination

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Biology/Pharmacy degree

Logistics or business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose, moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart.

About the Role

We are seeking a Global Supply Sourcing Coordinator to join our team working remotely.

As a Global Supply Sourcing Coordinator, you will provide tactical sourcing solutions for depots, investigational medicinal products, couriers, and ancillary supplies. You will analyze complex study requirements, advise internal customers, and coordinate sourcing activities that help ensure compliant products and services are available when clinical studies need them.

You will join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work will support clinical study execution through supplier selection, sourcing, contracting, problem resolution, and supply planning. By building effective supplier relationships and offering out of the box solutions, you will help teams respond to urgent study needs while maintaining quality, compliance, and service.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain close working relationships with internal and external customers and provide professional sourcing advice and assistance at all levels.

Monitor the quality, pricing accuracy, purchase requests, approvals, and purchase orders.

Conduct commodity research, regulatory requirements, supplier selection, and requests for information, quotation, and proposals.

Ensure products and services are obtained at budgeted prices and that ancillary materials and investigational products meet local requirements.

Coordinate the return of rental equipment and medical devices.

Own and action sourcing help desk tickets, create and execute Statements of Work, and complete on-demand sourcing activities that support study needs.

Anticipate sourcing challenges, take ownership through resolution, and work with suppliers to identify comparable compliant ancillary supplies.

Obtain required supplier and manufacturer documentation for import and export activities.

Take action on quality issues involving third-party suppliers and manage risk mitigation through resolution.

Assist internal customers with sourcing questions and system challenges and mentor junior team members.

Candidate Profile

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

Strengths in sourcing, supplier coordination, analytical problem-solving, and project management

An operational understanding of clinical studies, clinical supply chains, and sourcing and contracting principles

A client-focused approach with the ability to work with urgency and accountability in a changing environment

The ability to collaborate across functions, work effectively in a matrix environment, and communicate across cultures

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail when managing multiple priorities and tight timelines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems and processes

A flexible, self-motivated, and professional approach to assignments and continued learning

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or equivalent in biology, pharmacy, another health-related discipline, international trade, business administration, or logistics, or relevant work experience

Operational understanding of clinical studies, related supply chain activities, sourcing, and contracting principles

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Good Distribution Practice, and Good Practice requirements

Strong Microsoft Office knowledge

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing study needs

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize work with tight timelines and significant urgency while maintaining attention to detail and first-time quality

Preferred Qualifications

4+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical environment

Knowledge of sourcing operations and supplier management

Cross-functional business team experience

Process and project management capabilities

Benefits and Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes paid time off, a 401(k) match, life insurance, health insurance, and additional benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of our applicable plans.

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.