Direct Category Specialist

• Sourcing and Selection of Qualified Suppliers: Identify and evaluate suppliers specializing in laboratory consumables and packaging, with a particular focus on quality, regulatory compliance (ISO, GMP), and the ability to provide customized products
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts that include specific clauses for consumables, such as quality guarantees, delivery times, minimum order quantities, and favorable payment terms
• Supply Chain Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs, improve delivery times, and optimize inventory management
• Risk Management: Identify and assess risks associated with the procurement of consumables (e.g., supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, quality issues) and implement mitigation plans
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality department to ensure that purchased consumables meet established requirements and manage any non-conformities
• Development of Strategic Supplier Relationships: Collaborate with suppliers to improve product quality and ensure continuity of supply
• Support for Laboratory Activities: Collaborate with laboratory teams to identify specific consumable needs and ensure the availability of necessary materials
• Market Analysis: Monitor the consumables market to identify new trends, suppliers, and innovation opportunities, with a focus on the sustainability of production processes and logistics.

• Master's degree in Economics or Business Administration
• At least 1 years of relevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector
• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, with a particular focus on low-duration materials, inventory management, and inbound logistics
• Experience using data analysis tools to evaluate supplier performance, material costs, and the environmental impact of products
• Contract Negotiation: Ability to negotiate contracts that consider factors such as quality, sustainability, and production flexibility
• Understanding of logistics principles, with a focus on cold chain management for temperature-sensitive materials
• Ability to manage urgent situations and find quick and effective solutions in case of supply chain disruptions
• Focus on the needs of internal customers, particularly laboratories and production
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (purchasing, quality, logistics, production) to ensure operational continuity
• Ability to achieve ambitious goals in terms of cost reduction and quality improvement
• Ability to analyze complex data related to material quality, costs, and supplier performance to identify trends and improvement areas, with a particular focus on the environmental impact of products
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks related to material quality, supply chain continuity, and price variations.

Knowledge of additional languages is a plus