Tender management & Supply chain coordinator

Job Description:

About Ferring’s Group:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organization and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.

About France & Belgium cluster:

Ferring France employs 80 people and Ferring Belgium employs 13 people. Thanks to its strong involvement in the treatment of disease, our cluster has gained recognition from all healthcare players by developing a quality of service and information that makes it a genuine partner and expert.

Placing the satisfaction of healthcare professionals and patients at the heart of its processes and actions, our cluster is committed to complying with all laws and regulatory requirements applicable to its activities, products and markets.

Ferring+You

You will be responsible for monitoring public tenders, preparing and continuously optimizing supply chain plans for Ferring Belgium and overseeing the logistics and supply chain processes, ensure that products move smoothly from suppliers to customers. 

Your day at Ferring

Management of hospital tenders (50%):

• Oversee purchasing procedures and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.
• Ensure deadlines are met.
• Evaluate and monitor the performance of these procedures using specific indicators such as notification times and the number of disputes.
• Ensure reporting of tenders to management

For Supply Chain management activities (50%):

• Participate in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings for Belgium with the Belgian Sales Director and the France - Belgium Logistics Manager
• Analyze demand, supply and inventory trends.
• Lead local supply chain operational and planning activities to ensure continuity of business operations.
• Analyze supply chain performance and drive actions to optimize operational effectiveness and service levels
• Manage inventory: monitor stock levels, ensure that inventory is maintained at optimal levels to meet demand without overstocking
• Negotiate and alert on the risk of shortages based on order forecasts prepared by our headquarters in Switzerland
• Coordinate logistics: transportation of goods, works closely with suppliers, transporters, the France – Belgium Logistics Manager and the Country sales Manager to ensure timely deliveries
• Own and maintain the S&OP review files
• Resolve any discrepancies that may arise with the France - Belgium logistics Manager
• Use software tools to track shipments
• Manage customer relations to ensure quality service and compliance with procedures established with depositaries
• Collaborate with our logistics provider to maintain and update customer master data
• Maintain correct prices in SAP and ensure those are correctly mirrored at our logistics partner
• Manage wholesaler allocations

Behind our innovation…There’s You

• Candidate profile

• Bachelor’s in supply chain management
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience
• Fluent in Dutch, English and French
• Database Management: Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills

• Business Area’s competencies

• Tender management procedures
• Office Procedures
• Office Supply Management
• Project Schedules
• Budgeting
• Data Entry
• Data Maintenance

People come first at Ferring

Our philosophy of “People come first at Ferring” is lived through every part of our business. ​Our mission is to develop treatments to care for others, while we also care for each other. We offer competitive total compensation, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

We want you to enjoy all that life has to offer, along with purpose-driven work. We have created an inclusive and flexible environment allowing employees to work both remotely and on-site, with unique benefits for employees and their families to live their best lives. ​

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

We are offering you the opportunity to join a company on a human scale with 16 employees, where you will be able to contribute your skills and personal qualities:

- A permanent contract to be filled as soon as possible

- An attractive remuneration including 13 months and vacation allowance 

- A target-based bonus plan of 5 %

- 2 day’s teleworking a week

- A fully refurbished workspace with an access to cafeteria

- A parking space

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Site: Ferring Belgium (Brussels periphery)

Location:

Ferring Belgium