Source and purchase medical devices, lab equipment, phlebotomy supplies, ancillaries, disposables and selected medicines from global suppliers
Receive internal requests from WEP service lines and identify best-fit products to meet project and patient needs
Partner closely with Nursing, R&D/CTS, EAP/NPP, Clinical Trial and Patient Advocacy teams to support their procurement requirements
Maintain up-to-date records and spreadsheets (e.g. Rajic, trackers) with product, supplier and project details
Research, identify and onboard new suppliers to expand WEP’s non-medicinal sourcing network
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers to secure competitive, cost-effective deals
Raise purchase orders (POs), coordinate inbound shipments and support logistics with customs clearance, tracking and warehouse transfers
Support warehouse operations, including PO creation, basic product quality checks and kit assembly activities
Collaborate with Finance and service line leaders to resolve invoice, statement and other supplier-related financial queries
Ensure timely order fulfilment and day-to-day issue resolution while operating in line with GDP guidelines and the WEP Quality Management System

Bachelor’s degree, ideally in science, business, pharmaceuticals, or finance
1-3+ years’ experience in sourcing and procurement, preferably in pharma or life sciences
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel, and confidence working with procurement or ERP systems
Clear and professional communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Basic understanding of GMP/GDP or other regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical procurement (or willingness to learn)
Detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on accuracy and process compliance
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a cross-functional team
Fluency in additional languages is an advantage, but not essential

Purchasing Specialist

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