Group Senior Expert Category Logistic (m/f/d)

Job-ID: 63172
Location: Wien, AUT
Job Level: Professionals
Category: Supply Chain
Employment Type: Permanent position

Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people's lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1700 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

Develop procurement strategies for logistics, with a primary focus on temperature-controlled road freight for pharmaceutical goods, as well as Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) services, in close collaboration with global stakeholders

Conduct market sourcing and manage end-to-end RFQ/RFI processes for various modes of transportation and warehousing on a global scale; focusing on defined lanes and adhering to GxP regulations and the requirements of the pharmaceutical production industry

Establish comprehensive strategies for existing contract logistic vendors, managing 3PL/4PL providers with a strong emphasis on warehouse and last-mile optimization on global scale

Drive sustainable optimization of the supplier portfolio while enhancing supplier relationship management

Lead negotiations in an international environment, establishing long-term global agreements and partnerships

Ensure supplier compliance with contractual commitments, service level agreements, and performance targets, while proactively identifying risks and improvement opportunities

Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics solutions to enhance market intelligence, supplier evaluation, cost modelling, and decision-making in transport procurement

Contribute actively to achieving company-wide cost-saving targets

Your expertise and ideal skill set

• University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field
• 3-10 years of experience in transport procurement and strategic logistics sourcing in healthcare environments
• Excellent negotiation skills are mandatory, and project management skills are preferred
• Fluent English language skills, and German preferred
• Preferably skills in pharma business and GxP working environment
• Proficiency in digital sourcing and analytical tools such as Excel, SAP Ariba, and Power BI; exposure to and practical application of AI technologies are considered a strong advantage
• Perseverance, strategic thinking skills, and a hands-on mentality

Your department - where you make an impact

• We, the Group Supply Chain Unit, cover the full value chain: from supply management (including plasma) to customer delivery, from production planning to invoicing and from data ownership to continuous improvement. In Supply Chain, excellence in service is the result of well-established processes and standards, advanced planning, and the dedicated execution of a highly skilled team.
• Our team is divided into the following departments: Strategic Planning, Order Management, Procurement and Center of Excellence.

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy
• Training & further education
• Health promotion
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections
• Company and team events

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4,270.14 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.

Larissa Amling

Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.

Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien

T: +43 664 789 53 728

Want to find out more about us?

Visit our website Octapharma Career and follow us daily on LinkedIn.

About Octapharma

Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.

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