Procurement Specialist, 80-100% (m/f/d)

• 22 September 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite period
• Eichenweg 1 A, 4410 Liestal
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CordenPharma is one of the leading contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO) and develops and produces active pharmaceutical ingredients, drugs, and associated packaging services on behalf of its clients as a "full-service" provider. The group employs approximately 3,000 employees.

Our network in Europe and the United States offers flexible and specialized solutions for five technological platforms: peptides, lipids & carbohydrates, injectables, highly potent active ingredients & oncology, as well as small molecules. We aim for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing products of the highest quality for the benefit of patients.

CordenPharma International (CPI) acts as the management company for the CordenPharma group. In addition to the executive management team, CPI houses central functions such as sales & marketing, legal, human resources, and business development, which operate transversally and internationally for the CordenPharma group.

As soon as possible, we are looking for a

Procurement Specialist, 80-100% (m/f/d) #

• Liestal
• immediately or by arrangement
• 80 - 100%
• permanent position

Your tasks ##

• Autonomous management of operational purchasing processes in the ERP system - from entering requirements to ordering through to on-time delivery
• Collection, comparison, and evaluation of offers taking into account price, quality, delivery capacity, and regulatory requirements
• Active monitoring of delivery dates, tracking of open orders, as well as proactive coordination with internal requesters and external suppliers
• Procurement of raw materials, chemicals, laboratory equipment, and consumables in a pharmaceutical and quality environment
• Management of interfaces between purchasing, quality assurance, production, laboratory, finance, and suppliers to ensure smooth procurement processes
• Service-oriented advisory to internal customers on prices, delivery times, sourcing, and purchasing options
• Coordination and monitoring of relevant supplier documentation such as specifications, certificates of analysis, BSE/TSE documents, and other relevant GMP evidence
• Support for change management processes and procurement-related projects to ensure documented and quality-compliant modifications
• Maintenance, harmonization, and continuous improvement of purchasing processes and master data
• Support to the Head of Procurement in strategic procurement initiatives (interface between Liestal and global procurement)

Your profile ##

• Basic commercial or technical training, ideally supplemented by continuing education in procurement, supply chain management, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in operational procurement, preferably in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry
• Knowledge of a GMP regulated environment or quality-related procurement processes is an advantage
• Experience in change, project, or improvement initiatives, particularly in the areas of process standardization, supplier consolidation, compliance, or cost optimization
• Very good knowledge of German as well as good skills in English, both spoken and written
• Proficiency in ERP systems as well as excellent user skills in MS Office
• Excellent communication skills, sense of negotiation, and convincing presentation in relations with suppliers, global procurement, and internal departments
• Team-oriented buyer personality with a strong sense of service, a business partner mentality, and the willingness to take on responsibility within the procurement organization
• Business judgment, data-based decision making, and the ability to translate global procurement strategies into local actions

What we offer you ##

Dynamic and exciting working environment ####

Attractive and fair remuneration ####

An attractive position with a high degree of responsibility ####

Above-average pension fund benefits / 70% of contributions covered by us ####

Does this suit you? ##

If you enjoy working in a team and are interested in a varied area of responsibility, if it is natural for you to think and act beyond your own field, then you are in the right place with us!

Do you have any questions?

Do you still have questions regarding your application, the position, or anything else? I will be happy to answer them.

Verena Städtler
Director, Head of Human Resources
E-mail: bewerbung.cpi@cordenpharma.com