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Danaher Corporation Purchasing Specialist in Basel, Switzerland

In our line of work, life isn’t a given - it’s the ultimate goal. When life takes an unexpected turn, our technology and solutions enable caregivers to make informed diagnostic decisions to improve patient care. This is our shared purpose at Radiometer and what unites all +4000 of us - no matter our roles or where in the world we’re located. Creating impactful innovations like ours, doesn’t happen overnight - it requires uncompromising persistency, passion, and a desire to make a difference. Here, you can learn, grow, and chart an uncommonly diverse career.

Radiometer is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Purchasing Specialist (d/f/m) for Radiometer is responsible for managing the supply for Radiometer Basel AG and Radiometer Solution (located in Poland) with raw materials, components to ensure a continuous production flow and a steady flow of finished goods to be delivered to our Distribution Center in Poland.

This position is part of the Radiometer Basel AG Team and will be located on-site in Basel, Switzerland. At Radiometer, our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses.

You will be a part of the Supply Chain Team and report to the Supply Chain Team Manager responsible for continuously ensuring product delivery and securing supply of critical raw materials.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about optimizing procurement processes and want to work in a dynamic and passionate team to build a world-class supply chain organization - read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Be responsible for timely supply of all products, raw materials, parts, and services to manufacture medical products in Radiometer production entities

  • Define and implement a strategic purchasing strategy in close cooperation with Quality Assurance, Engineering and Manufacturing to securing critical supplies/key components

  • Drive projects for finding replacements of obsolete component or new/ additional suppliers and escalating potential risk in case of shortage or obsolescence of key components

  • Be responsible for KANBAN development and maintenance

  • Be deputy export specialist which requires a good understanding of customs regulations (including Swiss law) and best practice in freight forwarding

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration with focus in Procurement, Purchasing and Materials Management (with commercial or technical background)

  • Multiple years of relevant and strong experience in Procurement, Purchasing and Materials Management in Medical Device industry or Pharma industry with regulatory and compliance requirements (ISO 13485, FDA CFR 21)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Fluent in German and English – both oral and written)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience with:

  • ERP system Dynamics AX (Axapta) or SAP

  • Proven contract & price negotiations

  • Notify body (like TUEV, BSI)

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer:

  • Versatile and responsible role in an interesting and internationally active environment at a high level

  • Progressive working conditions and expanded social benefits (e.g. Lunch Check)

  • Positive working atmosphere in a motivated team

  • Personal training and development opportunities

  • Personal responsibility and flexibility

  • 25 days vacation per year

  • 40-hour week

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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