Associate DirectorDirector Procurement

Arlesheim - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Alentis Therapeutics the Claudin-1 Company is on a mission to treat cancer and reverse fibrosis. To this end we are rapidly advancing a clinical pipeline of anti-Claudin-1 monoclonal antibodies. Our team is committed to unlocking the broad potential of our therapeutic target Claudin-1 and bringing much-needed medicines to patients suffering from solid tumors as well as kidney liver and lung fibrosis.

Tasks

The (Associate) Director Procurement reporting to the EVP Program Management & Operations is responsible for overseeing all sourcing and purchasing activities with a primary focus on acquisitions of specialized services rather than goods. The position aligns with strategic goals optimizes costs maintains quality standards and fosters strong relationships with service providers and therefore plays a critical role in securing reliable external partners to deliver services that support business success.

Procurement Planning

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and befitting a small private biotechnology company.
Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative sourcing options.
Leads the vendor selection process (Clinical Pre-clinical CMC) together with the project team QA IT and other relevant groups within Alentis

Supplier Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
Negotiate contracts work orders amendments and ensure favorable terms and conditions (e.g. discount schemes)
Monitoring supplier performance against time quality GxP and ESG compliance

Operational Oversight

Lead procurement operations and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Control costs incl. verifying invoices against contractual agreements
Ensures purchase orders (POs) are entered into on a timely basis and invoices are matched to POs
Partner with Finance and program management to ensure in-budget / out-of-budget items for programs are properly triaged
Oversee tendering contract award processes and dispute resolution (together with legal function).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with finance operations legal IT and R&D
Support budgeting forecasting expense accrual and other key corporate processes.

Risk and Compliance

Identify and mitigate procurement risks.
Ensure adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance in all procurement practices.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in business administration Supply Chain Life Sciences or related
7 years of procurement experience with at least 3 years in life sciences. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have working experience in a small biotech environment.
Proven success in strategic sourcing vendor negotiations and procurement transformation.
Ability to provide hands-on service while working on process design and overall strategy for Alentis procurement of goods and services.
Strong understanding of R&D and clinical operations procurement needs
Strategic thinking and financial acumen
Strong negotiation skills and sound judgment
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Fluency in English and German; French is an asset
A proactive business-minded and solution-oriented approach
Collaborative team spirit integrity resilience and a global mindset
Demonstrated flexibility in responding to changing priorities or dealing with unexpected events
Capability in handling multiple priorities and balance work to achieve business goals
Demonstrated ability to generate innovative solutions to problems and effectively work with and communicate with key stakeholders
Experience with PO and billing / invoicing systems
Proficient computer skills upside is familiarity with Prendio and NetsuiteFlexible proactive and able to work independently with a problem-solving attitude in a multi-cultural environment

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a highly motivated and skilled scientist looking to join a dynamic and innovative team please submit your CV.

Candidate needs to hold a Swiss working permit or be an EU citizen eligible to work in Switzerland. The work location is Allschwil Switzerland with 2 days home office possibility.