Supply Chain Specialist; m​/w​/d

Are you an experienced Supply Chain Specialist (m/w/d) looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, international environment? Join our client, a premier research‑intensive biopharmaceutical company, and play a key role in ensuring efficient, high-quality supply chain operations.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams - including the supply chain organization in Ireland, local Quality in Switzerland, tech transfer, procurement, manufacturing operations, and other self‑directed teams across the site’s value stream.

We are seeking a hands‑on, execution‑focused Supply Chain Specialist who will manage and optimize material creation processes while strengthening supplier relationships and supporting targeted short‑term projects aimed at improving operational performance.

• 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.
• Support supplier qualification activities, request supplier audits for new partners.
• Build an excellent relationship with suppliers of assigned categories in order to ensure value is created and delivered for the site.
• Create material specifications as part of the material qualification activities to support material releases.
• Ensure material is sourced/implemented with the required quality grades for clinical manufacturing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (tech transfer, procurement, manufacturing) for material identification and supplier selection. Contribute to define a standardized material platform.
• 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
• Strong communication skills
• 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
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal – ability to work within all levels of the organisation from shopfloor staff to site leadership team.

• Contract duration: 01/04/2026 till 31/03/2027
• Location:
  
  Schachen LU
• Home Office:
  Yes, hybrid
• Temporary contract with an option for extension
• Attractive salary and benefits

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