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Comparator Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Comparator Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Switzerland, Allschwil

Job Description

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DescriptionManage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives for comparator drugsWork with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies that ensure the reliable and cost-effective supply of comparator products for clinical studies.Negotiate pricing, support and develop supply agreements, and commercial terms with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and specialty suppliers.Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to support global clinical trial requirements.Deliver value through cost savings, risk mitigation, and supply chain optimization.Support customer bids, RFIs, RFQs, and feasibility assessments through sourcing expertise and market intelligence.Monitor market trends, product availability, and supply risks, proactively identifying alternative sourcing strategies when required.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage shortages, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure continuity of supply.Support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.Ensure a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of comparator drugs,RequirementsAdvanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid-to-large multinational companies, with strong category management expertise.Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field.Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM, MCIPS) are desirable.Proven success executing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management.Demonstrated experience sourcing comparator drugs, ancillary supplies, or other clinical trial materials preferred.Experience working in regulated industries such as life sciences, clinical research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices preferred.Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chains, global sourcing markets, and supplier networks is highly desirable.Experience working with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and specialty suppliers preferred.Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analytics, and procurement tools.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Ability to build consensus and collaborate across global matrix organizations.Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and process improvements.Strong project management capabilities.Ability to travel 5-25% or as required depending on skillsetFluency in English required; additional languages beneficial.Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices, processes, and methodologies.Experience with continuous improvement/lean methodologies.Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Locations

  • Switzerland, Allschwil
  • United Kingdom, Remote (Remote)

Skills Required

  • mid-to-large multinational companiesintermediate
  • pharmaceutical supply chainsintermediate
  • ERP systemsintermediate
  • English requiredintermediate
  • continuous improvement/lean methodologiesintermediate
  • Microsoft Office Suiteintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid-to-large multinational companies, with strong category management expertise. (experience, 3 years)
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field. (experience)
  • Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM, MCIPS) are desirable. (certification)
  • Proven success executing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management. (experience)
  • Demonstrated experience sourcing comparator drugs, ancillary supplies, or other clinical trial materials preferred. (experience)
  • Experience working in regulated industries such as life sciences, clinical research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices preferred. (experience)
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chains, global sourcing markets, and supplier networks is highly desirable. (experience)
  • Experience working with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and specialty suppliers preferred. (experience)
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities. (experience)
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analytics, and procurement tools. (experience)
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. (experience)
  • Ability to build consensus and collaborate across global matrix organizations. (experience)
  • Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and process improvements. (experience)
  • Strong project management capabilities. (experience)
  • Ability to travel 5-25% or as required depending on skillset (experience)
  • Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial. (experience)
  • Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices, processes, and methodologies. (experience)
  • Experience with continuous improvement/lean methodologies. (experience)
  • Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. (experience)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. (experience)

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