Supplier & Procurement Manager

🌱 Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.

🚀 Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.

🌎 Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.

💡 Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people – continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.

🏆 Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work’ award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.

Procurement & Data Management: Process procurement activities accurately, maintain data and the RFQ tool, identify special-handling requirements, and implement process improvements and resolutions

RFQs, Rates & Cost Control: Request, analyse and negotiate freight rates across transport modes, support global RFI/RFQ processes, maintain rate cards, and identify cost-saving opportunities

Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Support supplier management and relationship development, maintain required documentation, and contribute to supplier meetings and Quality Business Reviews (QBRs)

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Freight Bill & Audit, Pooling and Pricing teams to resolve billing queries, anticipate volume changes, provide accurate pricing information, and respond to operational requests

Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Support dashboards and data visibility, analyse trends and volumes, and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, efficiency and supplier performance

2–4 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or freight forwarding

Experience managing and negotiating freight quotations across multiple transport modes

Solid understanding of global RFQ processes, rate management, and supplier coordination

Experience creating, maintaining, and analysing transportation rate cards

Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, including RFQ platforms

Strong Excel and data-analysis skills, with experience supporting cost-optimisation initiatives

Strong AI knowledge how to use different platforms to create tools, dashboards and visuals which will help improving the data quality

Ability to work accurately with large datasets and pricing structures

Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English; additional languages are an advantage

Strong organisational, prioritisation, and multitasking abilities

Ability to work cross-functionally and support global stakeholders in a dynamic environment

⚡ Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance allow you to tailor work to fit your life.

🌟 Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions.

🌍 Flexible ways of working: Our global teams work across our offices in Zurich, Zug, Hyderabad and Basel, with a mix of on-site, hybrid and remote working. Role-specific locations and working arrangements are detailed above.

🎉 Company-wide Events: Join us for company events to celebrate successes, build teams, and share our vision. Plus, new joiners experience SkyWeek, our immersive onboarding program.

👶 Generous Maternity & Paternity Leave: Support for new parents with competitive maternity and paternity leave.

🏖️ Annual Leave & Bank Holidays: Enjoy a generous annual leave package, plus local bank holidays to recharge and unwind.

We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you’ll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.

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