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Job Description
We're looking for an exceptional Europe Healthcare Procurement Transportation Supervisor to join our Healthcare Procurement team. This high-impact role requires an expert in healthcare transportation procurement with a deep understanding of European logistics. You'll be responsible for sourcing, optimizing, and managing transportation services for healthcare products across Europe, overseeing a small team, analyzing data, and ensuring operational excellence. This role reports to the Europe & LATAM Healthcare Procurement Manager and is critical for driving value, compliance, and efficiency in transportation.
What You’ll Get
* A competitive salary of up to around 50k EUR per annum, flexible depending on experience
* Long-term incentives
* Industry-leading training: Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development through various training programs
* Promotion from within policy: A strong commitment to internal career progression, offering first-class opportunities for advancement within the company
What You’ll Do
* Lead procurement strategy for healthcare transportation, negotiate optimal contracts, pricing, and SLAs, and conduct RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of transportation metrics (volumes, costs, frequencies) to optimise routes and reduce costs.
* Ensure all transportation complies with GDP, GMP, and healthcare logistics standards (e.g., temperature-controlled shipments).
* Implement strategies for continuous improvement, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report on KPIs like on-time delivery and cost-per-shipment.
* Supervise one direct report, providing mentorship and guidance.
* Build strong relationships with suppliers, conduct reviews, and resolve issues promptly.
* Partner with internal stakeholders (logistics, compliance, finance) to align procurement strategies with business goals.
* Provide regular reports on procurement performance, vendor performance, cost savings, and compliance.
What You’ll Need
* Relevant experience in procurement and logistics, with some focus on healthcare transportation preferred. Proven track record in negotiation and contract management.
* Knowledge of healthcare logistics, pharmaceutical transportation, temperature-sensitive shipments, and compliance (GDP, GMP).
* Exceptional ability to analyse transportation data and make data-driven decisions.
* Proven ability to negotiate with transportation providers and manage contracts.
* Fluency in English and Italian is required. German, French, or Spanish is a plus.
* Advanced knowledge of TMS, ERP systems (Oracle Cloud, Coupa), and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI).
* Willingness to Travel: Occasional travel across Europe.
* Deep understanding of cold chain logistics and compliance (preferred)
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven; strong problem-solving abilities in a regulated environment; ability to thrive in a collaborative, multinational, and cross-functional team (preferred).
Employee Type
Permanent
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Truck Transportation
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