Procurement Associate

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About us:

Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas : AIR (products and services that promote respiration, from new-born to adult populations), RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and CARE (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care).

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.

Chiesi Australia:

Chiesi Australia & New Zealand is an affiliate of the Chiesi Group, with our head office based in Melbourne. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified. We are committed to using business as a force for good and always pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the best outcomes for our people, patients and communities.

Our shared values of integrity, trust and innovation help us build authentic and transparent relationships, with the focus always remaining on the patient. Further, we pride ourselves on inclusivity and appreciate everyone’s unique talents, always encouraging people to share their perspectives and ideas.

About the role:

The Procurement Associate at Chiesi Australia is responsible for ensuring implementation of Chiesi Australia's Procurement Policy, negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors in order to achieve the best terms and conditions that align with Chiesi’s expectations and best practises. This role involves managing the purchase order process from initiation to tracking and delivery. In order to be successful in this role you must be well versed in partnering with internal and external stakeholder and building collaborative working relationships.

Main Responsibilities:

• Implementation of Chiesi Australia & NZ Procurement Policy and ensuring that’s up to date with Global Procurement policies, procedures and guidelines
• Reviewing and assessing services from the supplier/vendors, investigating improvement opportunities from service and cost point of view
• Consolidating supplier/vendor to optimize Chiesi Australia supplier structure,
• Developing the performance metrics for the relevant vendors, by applying KPIs and track improvement/action plans with key partners
• Reviewing green procurement opportunities and implementing Chiesi Australia Shared Value and Sustainability measures across supplier network (Ecovadis certification, Net Zero Target, Code of Conduct etc)
• Review and input of information from various contracts and tenders, including scopes of work and affiliated costs.
• Compare deliverables and pricing with issued Purchase Orders and resolve discrepancies
• Work cross-functionally to resolve issues with invoices submitted without corresponding Purchase Orders, supporting internal functions for procurement processes
• Quarterly review of open Purchase Orders to determine needs for change orders and closings
• Vendor setup, maintenance and master data management
• Ad hoc projects

Experience Required:

• Degree qualified in Science, Business or Logistics.
• 3+ years of experience in a procurement role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of contracts
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team environment and independently
• Experience with SAP
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

At Chiesi ANZ, we are committed to our people “Everyone of us is different. Everyone of us is Chiesi.” We continuously strive to enrich our employees personal and professional lives through our competitive benefits, wellness allowances, flexible working arrangements and additional leave days.

Apply today! Or please call Liz Miritis for a confidential discussion on 0422 651 232.

Chiesi ANZ is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality through a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants fairly and equally. Chiesi ANZ will take all reasonable steps to employ, train and promote employees on the basis of the evidence of competencies required, individual merit and qualifications without regard to race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability. We will also take all reasonable steps to provide a work environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity and that is free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation based upon an employee's race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

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