The Senior Procurement Specialist will support and assist the Procurement Team with on-going commercial and administrative activities supporting the business needs. Reporting to the EU Director of Procurement, site operations and Global Procurement to manage the procurement documentation and to ensure we are always operationally ready and able to meet the business needs and compliance requirements. Department Description As Senior Procurement Specialist, you will be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where we work together focused on changing lives. In this role you will report to the EU Director Procurement. Procurement tasks for your assigned spend category, including supporting lead buyers, and responding to the requirements of our stakeholders. Administration duties as and when required to ensure a robust and compliant archival of all associated documentation. Liaise with vendors for quotations, price negotiations and Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order approvals and issuing to vendors. Work to ensure that the procurement department is always audit ready All vendor qualification documents are completed signed, filed and recorded on tracker All supply agreements and contracts are signed, filed and recorded on tracker Approved vendor list is updated to ensure no duplications and timely deactivation of vendors Expedite, file and record all supply maps and GMP documents for direct material suppliers Assist with the expediting activities of large and small scale equipment. Assist with tracking of materials received and notification to end users and requisitioners. Prepare and circulate monthly reports on list of approved vendors, list of active K2 users, K2 and SAP order reports, spend reports by category. Liaise with procurement lead and master data management team for the timely setup or deactivation of approved vendors in K2/SAP. Data Entry (SAP, Sourcedogg). Administration of the procurement platforms K2 and SAP and setup of user access. Liaising with vendors on a day-to-day basis to resolve issues which may arise. Maintenance of Purchasing and Item Master Data Base. Assist with the qualification of new sources of supply. As required, assist in development of governing procedures and forms for the Procurement department. Negotiate with vendors where required and support the company budget and help deliver on department savings targets. Administration duties as and when required to ensure a robust archival of all associated documentation. Will be flexible to take on additional tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the EU Director of Procurement. Will act as a role model for the administration function and also the wider organisation in adherence to the WuXi corporate core values and PROUD culture. Perform all duties in accordance with GMP requirements, SOPs and controlled documents. Qualifications Third level education in secretarial, business administration, procurement or equivalent. Knowledge/Experience Experience working in a start-up or project environment desirable but not essential. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a busy team dynamic. Excellent organisational Skills with a proactive and positive attitude. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Experience in Microsoft applications suite, strong excel skills beneficial. Experience in SAP or a similar procurement platform. Basic knowledge of the law around sale of goods and legal requirements to execute agreements and mitigate risk for the company. Strong numeracy skills and accurate financial analysis and reporting. Understand materials management, supply and distribution chains in the market Fluency in German language written/oral is essential Self-motivated, honest and accountable Problem solving, planning and analytical skills. Ability to collate and analyse large amounts of data in a methodical and structured manner. Good documentation practices Ability to build strong business relationships with colleagues and suppliers to achieve business objectives. Strong numeracy skills and accurate financial analysis and reporting. Excellent oral communications, business writing skills, inter-personal and presentation skills. Excellent Excel and Word skills Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time (Mainly Europe) As we extend our global reach, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential! Apply now! Would you like to know more before you apply? Please visit us at Website Biologics is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr