Health, Safety & Supply Chain Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Reporting Line:

• HS & Supply Chain Team Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities:

Health & Safety Coordinator:

• Assists the HS Team Leaders in ensuring the laboratory is complied with the environment health and safety (EHS) regulations energy management company policies and procedures and international standard requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments identify hazards related to microbiology chemicals equipment and cross-contamination.
• Oversee Incident and Emergency response lead responses to spills exposures accidents and contamination events.

Supply Chain Coordinator:

• Responsible in sourcing suppliers and service providers as well managing vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of laboratory consumables and services.
• Collaborate with various departments suppliers and logistics providers to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate with laboratory supervisors to effectively monitor the SGS Equipment Database and ensure that all laboratory equipment is calibrated.

Specific Responsibilities:

Health and Safety Coordinator:

• Develop review and issue HS procedures guidelines and work instructions validated by competent personnel.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments internal inspections and Health and Safety audits across laboratory sites.
• Lead incident near-miss and hazard investigations including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking within defined timelines.
• Design and implement HS training programs based on gap analysis regulatory updates and operational risks.
• Act as the Health and Safety focal point for laboratory operations providing guidance to site leaders and staff.
• Represent SGS in Health and Safety-related matters with regulators auditors clients and internal stakeholders as required.
• Support emergency preparedness drills and response readiness across laboratory sites.

Supply Chain:

• Oversee requisition procurement coordination and inventory management for laboratory consumables and critical supplies.
• Monitor and control key inventory metrics including months of cover obsolescence expiry breakage wastage pilferage stock-outs and emergency purchases.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Operations Finance QA Procurement and Sales to align demand planning budgeting and operational needs.
• Monitor supply chain performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve availability cost efficiency and planning accuracy.
• Ensure supply chain activities comply with HSEE regulatory and sustainability requirements.
• Coach and guide team members involved in supply chain execution to ensure discipline and accountability.
• Establish an inventory management system
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by management to achieve the departmental goal for his/her personal or professional training education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.

• Complies with the Quality Health and Safety Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including but not limited to:
• Demonstrates strong obligation to SGS QHSEE policies procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings projects and events completes required training intervenes in unsafe situations refuses unsafe work and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HS
• Perform appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assist other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.
• Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements.
• Reports all incidents including near misses and hazards which may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements.
• Efficiently uses all equipment including safety equipment and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior.
• Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organizations 5S program and guidelines.
• Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
• Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management.
• Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System.
• Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies procedures and guidelines including not fulfilling the organizations compliance obligations.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management Logistics Industrial Engineering Business or a related field; background in laboratory or technical environments is an advantage.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in supply chain inventory management or operations preferably in laboratory manufacturing pharmaceutical or regulated environments.

Additional Information :

Required Skills:

Experience/Technical Knowledge

Strong hands-on experience in:

• Inventory planning and demand forecasting
• Stock optimization and working capital control
• Supplier coordination and risk management
• Proven ability to manage and improve inventory KPIs (months cover obsolescence expiry wastage stock-outs).
• Working knowledge of HSE requirements in laboratory or industrial settings including chemical handling waste management and workplace safety.
• Training or certification related to ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 or equivalent HSE systems is an advantage.
• Experience supporting or implementing Health and Safety programs inspections risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations Finance QA and Procurement.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and coach teams without direct authority.
• Detail-oriented disciplined and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic data analysis tools.
• Strong written and spoken English; Filipino proficiency preferred.

Language

• Proficient in English & Filipino (both written and verbal).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract