Group Senior Expert Category Logistic (m/f/d)

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Lead negotiations in an international environment, establishing long‑term global agreements and partnerships. In Supply Chain, excellence in service is the result of well‑established processes and standards, advanced planning, and the dedicated execution of a highly skilled team.

Our team is divided into the following departments: Strategic Planning, Order Management, Procurement and Center of Excellence. Thrive with us Company restaurant & meal subsidy Training & further education Health promotion Parking spaces and good public transport connections Company and team events Enjoy these attractive benefits!

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Group Senior Expert Category Logistic (m/f/d) Job ID: 63172 Location: Wien, AT Job Level: Professionals Job Category: Supply Chain Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better.

Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. With over 1700 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.

Your main tasks and responsibilities Develop procurement strategies for logistics, with a primary focus on temperature‑controlled road freight for pharmaceutical goods, as well as Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) services, in close collaboration with global stakeholders.

Conduct market sourcing and manage end‑to‑end RFQ/RFI processes for various modes of transportation and warehousing on a global scale; focusing on defined lanes and adhering to GxP regulations and the requirements of the pharmaceutical production industry.

Establish comprehensive strategies for existing contract logistic vendors, managing 3PL/4PL providers with a strong emphasis on warehouse and last‑mile optimization on global scale. Drive sustainable optimization of the supplier portfolio while enhancing supplier relationship management.

Ensure supplier compliance with contractual commitments, service level agreements, and performance targets, while proactively identifying risks and improvement opportunities.

Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics solutions to enhance market intelligence, supplier evaluation, cost modelling, and decision‑making in transport procurement. Contribute actively to achieving company‑wide cost‑saving targets.

Your expertise and ideal skill set University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field 3–10 years of experience in transport procurement and strategic logistics sourcing in healthcare environments Excellent negotiation skills are mandatory, and project management skills are preferred Fluent English language skills, and German preferred Preferably skills in pharma business and GxP working environment Proficiency in digital sourcing and analytical tools such as Excel, SAP Ariba, and Power BI; exposure to and practical application of AI technologies are considered a strong advantage Perseverance, strategic thinking skills, and a hands‑on mentality Your department – where you make an impact We, the Group Supply Chain Unit, cover the full value chain: from supply management (including plasma) to customer delivery, from production planning to invoicing and from data ownership to continuous improvement.

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4,270.14 based on 38 hours per week (full‑time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

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