Supply and Logistics Coordinator

Summary

Parexel is a global clinical development partner delivering clinical and consulting solutions for the life sciences industry. The Supply and Logistics Coordinator will provide tactical sourcing solutions for clinical supplies, depots, investigational medicinal products, couriers, and ancillary materials while coordinating supplier selection, contracting, compliance, problem resolution, and supply planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close working relationships with internal customers and provide professional sourcing advice and assistance at all levels
• Monitor the quality and efficiency of sourcing processes, pricing accuracy, purchase requests, approvals, and purchase orders
• Conduct commodity research, supplier selection and evaluation, and requests for information, quotation, and proposals
• Ensure products and services are obtained at budgeted prices and that ancillary materials and investigational products meet local import and export requirements
• Coordinate the return of rental equipment and medical devices, manage returns and refunds, and liaise with suppliers to obtain credit documentation
• Own and action sourcing help desk tickets, create and execute Statements of Work, and complete on-demand sourcing activities that support study needs
• Analyze data and trends to support predictive bulk purchasing and trigger qualifications of new suppliers with Procurement when required
• Anticipate sourcing challenges, take ownership through resolution, and work with suppliers to identify comparable compliant ancillary supplies
• Obtain required supplier and manufacturer documentation for import and export activities
• Take action on quality issues involving third-party suppliers and manage risk mitigation through resolution
• Assist internal customers with sourcing questions and system challenges and mentor junior team members

Skills

• Strengths in sourcing, supplier coordination, analytical problem-solving, and project management
• An operational understanding of clinical studies, clinical supply chains, and sourcing and contracting principles
• A client-focused approach with the ability to work with urgency and accountability in a changing environment
• The ability to collaborate across functions, work effectively in a matrix environment, and communicate across cultures
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail when managing multiple priorities and tight timelines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems and processes
• A flexible, self-motivated, and professional approach to assignments and continued learning
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or equivalent in biology, pharmacy, another health-related discipline, international trade, business administration, or logistics, or relevant work experience
• Operational understanding of clinical studies, related supply chain activities, sourcing, and contracting principles
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Good Distribution Practice, and Good Practice requirements
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing study needs
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work with tight timelines and significant urgency while maintaining attention to detail and first-time quality
• 4+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of sourcing operations and supplier management
• Cross-functional business team experience
• Process and project management capabilities

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strengths in sourcing, supplier coordination, analytical problem-solving, and project management
• An operational understanding of clinical studies, clinical supply chains, and sourcing and contracting principles
• A client-focused approach with the ability to work with urgency and accountability in a changing environment
• The ability to collaborate across functions, work effectively in a matrix environment, and communicate across cultures
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail when managing multiple priorities and tight timelines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems and processes
• A flexible, self-motivated, and professional approach to assignments and continued learning
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or equivalent in biology, pharmacy, another health-related discipline, international trade, business administration, or logistics, or relevant work experience
• Operational understanding of clinical studies, related supply chain activities, sourcing, and contracting principles
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Good Distribution Practice, and Good Practice requirements
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing study needs
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work with tight timelines and significant urgency while maintaining attention to detail and first-time quality

Nice to Haves

• 4+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of sourcing operations and supplier management
• Cross-functional business team experience
• Process and project management capabilities

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance