Pharmaceutical Contractor Cost Manager

Breda, reference 2025-01298

Job description

We are looking for a Cost Manager Contractors to oversee and manage the freight invoice process and associated financial controls within our global supply chain organization. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of freight invoices, maintaining strong relationships with service providers and auditors, and delivering data to support cost transparency and decision-making. This role requires a strong financial mindset, process ownership, and the ability to work independently across multiple stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end freight invoice process, from receipt to approval in SAP.
• Oversee the annual PO process and ensure timely payments aligned with budget.
• Resolve invoice disputes with service providers in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate dashboards and financial reports to support business insights.
• Act as primary contact for third-party freight auditing company and ensure data flow is complete and timely.
• Support logistics teams and business analysts with financial data and invoice escalations.
• Conduct regular reviews with supply chain partners to discuss performance and identify improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor preferably in finance or logistics.
• 2-3 years experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Quick process understanding, insight and visualizing
• Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel) and ability to distill insights
• Experience SAP and BW
• Knowledge of financial closing cycle.
• Strong relational, negotiating and persuasion skills
• Problem solver with high sense of responsibility
• Oversee processes beyond own department

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of Operational Excellence tools, six sigma, FMEA.
• GMP/GDP knowledge
• Experience setting up service level agreements
• Good technical writing skills

Candidates must currently reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid work permit. Applications from candidates who do not meet these criteria will be declined immediately due to time constraints.

Working conditions

• Dynamic, innovative work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model with some on-site presence expected.

Work location

Breda

Company description

Our client is a leading international company in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to transforming biotechnology into life-changing therapies. Their mission is to serve patients by ensuring the timely availability of medicines. The Breda site plays a crucial role in the supply chain, handling labeling, storage, and global distribution to over 75 countries. Employees work in supply chain management, engineering, clinical research, marketing, and sales. The company culture is fast-paced, diverse, and international, with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration.

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Recruiter contact

Mark van der Velden, Eindhoven
mark@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6-34154092