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About CSL

With operations in 35+ nations and ~27,000 employees worldwide, CSL is driven to develop and deliver a broad range of lifesaving therapies to treat disorders such as hemophilia and primary immune deficiencies, and vaccines to prevent influenza. Our therapies are also used in cardiac surgery, organ transplantation and burn treatment.

CSL is the parent company of CSL Behring and Seqirus. CSL Behring is a global leader in the protein biotherapeutics industry, focused on bringing to market biotherapies used to treat serious and often rare conditions. CSL Behring operates CSL Plasma, one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma, which is used to create CSL’s therapies. Seqirus is one of the largest influenza vaccine companies in the world and is a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness and a major contributor to the prevention and control of influenza globally.

We invite you to take a look at the many career possibilities available around the globe and consider building your promising future at CSL by becoming a member of our team!

Stellenbeschreibung

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by its promise to save lives. In Bern more than 1500 employees develop and deliver life-saving therapies to treat people with rare and serious medical conditions worldwide.

We are currently looking for a

Sourcing Specialist

As an experienced Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Managing the sourcing of materials and vendors to support requirements consistent with quality, reliability, service, cost and delivery, assembling and managing RFI project team through RFX/RFI process


• Evaluating suppliers, creating and maintaining contracts, negotiating pricing, and building strong vendor relationships in support of primary and secondary packaging and device categories.


• Supporting Sourcing led projects and strategic objectives, as well as externally led projects where required.


• Supporting creation of Sourcing Plans, including obtaining stakeholder feedback and participating in opportunity analysis activities


• Implementation of Sourcing Plans through stakeholder alignment and effective management of assigned projects and associated activities.


• Maximizing supplier performance and supporting the company’s business savings plans, and key goals and objectives


• Collaborating with Global Category Leads to review new/open projects and maintain fluid communication flow regarding project specifications, costs, timelines, and expectations.


• Working closely with the manufacturing and global function teams to proactively identify and developing external capability to support strategic sourcing opportunities


• Managing the long-term relationships with selected key strategic suppliers to form deep, mutually benefitting partner relationships and understanding


• Facilitating communication among suppliers to ensure relationships are delivering their ongoing and intended (optimal) value

Who you are:

Following qualifications will contribute to your success:

• Completed apprenticeship / Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering, supply management, or related field preferred


• Supply management experience, with demonstrated leadership


• Purchasing Management Certification preferred


• Demonstrated experience in successfully negotiating complex supply agreements


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, solve problems, make recommendations, and draw valid conclusions in a timely and accurate manner


• Strong communication skills in German & English, oral and written


• Sound judgment and reasoning skills


• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously


• Strong computer skills with ability to work in diverse applications


• Customer focus