Sourcing specialist

We are looking for a Sourcing specialist to join our procurement team

Aidian’s customers are health care professionals in the international market and our products are sold worldwide. In addition to our Head Quarters in Espoo, Finland, we have local sales offices in 12 countries. With a strong can-do attitude, we offer our customers and partners the best solutions and service, high-quality products and agile operations with a customer-focused mindset. Patient safety is the guiding value in all Aidian's operations.

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our procurement team in Espoo. As a Sourcing Specialist you will be responsible for managing the agreed direct materials used in Aidian's production, and assisting in R&D and product life cycle management projects. You will work independently to complete the assigned tasks and meet the pre-set targets, while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders such as Aidian's suppliers, R&D team, product life cycle management, and supply chain teams.

The final job description will be tailored according to the candidate's experience and profile, but the main tasks consist of the following activities:

·         Sourcing activities related to R&D and life cycle management projects

·         Supplier management activities with existing suppliers (direct material suppliers)

·         Contract and price negotiations

·         Ensuring that KPIs are met (prices, stock turnover, on time delivery, etc.)

The position is for a fixed term until 31.12.2024 to substitute a parental leave.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this position should have a few years of work experience and a suitable technical or commercial education. We value earlier work experience from IVD (in vitro diagnostics) industry, life science industry, or experience from similar roles in the field of procurement/sourcing. To be successful in the role, you will need to have good negotiation skills, good analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Aidian is using SAP so any experience using SAP ECC is also a plus. We expect the candidate to have fluent oral and written English language skills to be able to be successful in the role. Finnish language skills are preferred but not a mandatory requirement.

What we offer:

An interesting and versatile role in the healthcare industry. We offer meaningful work in a motivated and positive team. We value each other’s contributions and recognize the importance of everyone’s role in the entire process. Your tasks are diverse and interesting, providing challenges that contribute to the development of your personal skills. In your daily work, you have the opportunity to shape your tasks and influence the team’s approach. Ensuring the continuous growth of our employees’ well-being and skills is a priority for us. A supportive and skilled procurement team and a comprehensive orientation to the role and the IVD industry. We offer competitive employee benefits and a flexible hybrid working model.

More information:

Additional information about the role from Oskari Yli-Pelkonen, Head of Procurement and Customer Service, phone +358 50 4711626 during the following times: Thursday, February 29th, between 14:30 and 16:00, or Tuesday, March 5th, between 14:00 and 16:00.

Got interested?

Please send your application, CV and salary request to recruitment@aidian.eu at the latest 10 March 2024. The interviews will be started already during the application period, and we hope to get a candidate who can start as soon as possible.