Buyer/Planner | Pharmaceutical industry

Breda, reference 2025-00014

Job description

We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to support the procurement and planning of medicinal products for global clinical studies. In this role, you will execute source-to-pay processes, develop optimal supply plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely availability of clinical trial materials.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop global supply plans using demand forecasts, SAP, and planning tools to meet patient needs.
• Conduct market assessments and gather intelligence to determine optimal sourcing strategies for products that aren't procuded by our client.
• Address sourcing and delivery issues to avoid impacts on clinical studies or milestones.
• Perform ERP tasks such as SKU creation, master data updates, and purchase order management.
• Work with vendors, trade organizations, and internal teams to coordinate labeling, packaging, and international shipments.
• Manage specification documents in PLM, Veeva Vault, and maintain trackers in Smartsheet and SharePoint.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects to enhance procurement and supply chain processes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in operations, life sciences, supply chain, procurement, or planning
• Experience in procuring comparator products or GMP materials.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP), procurement tools (Ariba), and document management systems (Veeva Vault).
• Strong supply and demand planning skills for clinical trial materials.
• Excellent digital skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and Smartsheet.
• Experience in transportation, including import/export of medicinal products.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills.

Working conditions

• A challenging work environment with excellent career development programs.
• Hybrid position, two or three times per week on site in Breda.
• Due to the fact that you will work as well for the US area, you won't work the usual office hours, but you will start a couple of hours later.
• For this role, the company offers a competitive salary package.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses is dependable on travel distance.
• The contract will be through Undutchables.

Work location

Breda

Company description

Our client is an international market leader in the pharmaceutical industry – focused on transforming science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives. The patients are the main priority at all times. This USA founded organization holds a large site in Breda, where produced medicines are labeled, stored and shipped worldwide, to more than 75 countries. The staff in Breda works on supply chain processes, engineering, clinical research, marketing and sales on a daily basis. The company culture is dynamic and fast paced, with a strong international character.

Good to know

If you are interested in this vacancy, you can apply by clicking on the button above. Your application will be sent directly to the recruiter in charge. IMPORTANT: if you are not yet registered with Undutchables we kindly ask you to do so. Your information will be handled in the strictest confidence and your CV will not be sent to a company unless you have given prior permission.We will invite you for an extensive interview, as soon as any potential job opportunities arise. We will advise you on issues regarding employment in the Netherlands. Then, if possible, we will introduce you to a prospective company and provide support during the selection procedure.

Recruiter contact

Luisa Ticca, Eindhoven
[email protected]
+31(0)648404215