Jobdescription
On behalf of our Client, an international pharma company based in canton Lucerne, we are looking for an Associate Supply Chain Specialist, Material Compliance.
In this role, you will work closely with above site supply chain team, local quality, tech transfer, procurement, and manufacturing operations as well as other self-directed work teams in the site’s value stream.
General Information:
* Start date: April 2026
* Duration: 1 year
* Extension: possible, to be discussed
* Contract: temporary contract via Randstad
* Location: canton Lucerne
* Workload: 100%
* Home office: possible, hybrid role
Tasks & Responsibilities:
* 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 to ensure value is created and delivered for the site.
* Create material specifications as part of the material qualification activities to support material releases.
* Coordinate material release schedule to ensure on time material availability for production
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (tech transfer, procurement, manufacturing) for material identification and supplier selection.
* Ensure material is sourced/implemented with the required quality grades for clinical manufacturing.
* Ensure purchase orders are placed in line with lead times to meet manufacturing schedules.
* Ensure material planning processes meet schedule need as well as safety, quality, and cost metrics.
* 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.
Your profile:
* 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 within quality operations/ compliance or supporting supply chain or operations role within a pharmaceutical company
* Excellent command of English, both written and verbal – ability to work within all levels of the organisation from shopfloor staff to site leadership team.
* 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