Procurement Associate

We are looking for...

....a highly motivated Procurement Associate for our Finance department

Your tasks

Support the procurement team in administrational and coordinational tasks across the entire procurement process: identification, documentation, analyzes, offer comparison, management of supplier relationships etc.

Responsible for the maintenance of the supplier data base and maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation, including contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.

Support the team in processing orders in the procurement systems in accordance with procurement policy and SOPs.

Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, including cost analysis as well assist in preparing documentation for audits.

Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement

Support, maintenance, and enhancement of procurement systems, ensuring they function optimally and meet the evolving needs of the procurement department.

Provide technical support and training to the business, helping business to utilize procurement systems more effectively and efficiently.

Participate in cross-functional projects, providing procurement insights and support as needed.

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree in procurement, business administration or a related field or equivalent degree 

Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience in procurement, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and good understanding of procurement software, CRM and ERP systems (SAP) is desirable

Sound understanding of procurement processes, technologies to ensure that company stays up-to date with industry standards

Very good communication skills, fluent in English, spoken and written, any other language is considered beneficial

Well-organized and structured with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, keep the overview and good capacity to priorities well

Proactive mindset to positively resolve or find solutions to issues and challenges with a willingness to learn and grow within the role

Strong affinity for IT and a technical understanding of IT tools and processes, overall experience in finance would be an asset

Why us?

Basilea is committed to putting people first. In addition to competitive remuneration, we offer the opportunity to work on inspiring, cross-functional projects in an engaging working environment. We strongly believe that every employee can make an impact and is vital to our success. 
If you wish to become part of a company that strives to make a difference to the lives of patients worldwide, we are looking forward to receiving your application via our careers portal. 
Additional information can be found on our website .

About us

Basilea is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Switzerland. Basilea has about 150 employees. We are committed to discovering, developing and commercializing innovative drugs to meet the needs of patients with severe bacterial or fungal infections. We have successfully launched two hospital brands, Cresemba for the treatment of invasive fungal infections and Zevtera for the treatment of bacterial infections. In addition, we have preclinical anti-infective assets in our portfolio. Basilea is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: BSLN).