Associate Supply Chain Specialist, Material Compliance

On behalf of our Client, an international pharma company based in canton Lucerne, we are looking for an Associate Supply Chain Specialist, Material Compliance
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In this role, you will work closely with above site supply chain team, local quality, tech transfer, procurement, and manufacturing operations as well as other self-directed work teams in the site’s value stream.

• Latest start date: January 2027
• Duration: 1 year
• Extension: possible, to be discussed
• Contract: temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
• Location: canton Lucerne
• Home office: possible, hybrid role

• Create and maintain supply chain records in our supplier qualification system.
• Assess all material related changes (vendor or site initiated) and drive quality change control where needed.
• Build an excellent relationship with suppliers of assigned categories to ensure value is created and delivered for the site.
• Create material specifications as part of the material qualification activities to support material releases.
• Coordinate material release schedule to ensure on time material availability for production
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (tech transfer, procurement, manufacturing) for material identification and supplier selection.
• Ensure material is sourced/implemented with the required quality grades for clinical manufacturing.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed in line with lead times to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Ensure material planning processes meet schedule need as well as safety, quality, and cost metrics.
• Support supply chain team on quality and compliance related issues through investigations, change controls, quality risk assessments etc.
• Initiate and formulate proposals / business cases for quality improvement projects including deliverables and planning for the development and implementation of proposed improvements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, pharmacy or science related field or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a relevant academic or industry field.
• Experience with in quality operations/ compliance or supporting supply chain or operations role within a pharmaceutical company
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal – ability to work within all levels of the organisation from shopfloor staff to site leadership team.
• Good influencing / collaboration skills and teamwork mindset
• Strong analytical and priority management skills
• Experience in leading change management initiatives – building both people competence and introducing new processes
• Sense of initiative and overall coordination of projects and activities
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills, ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Computer literate with advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel
• SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Promoting a culture where diversity and inclusion is supported.
• Ability and willingness to keep learning