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Working with teams across the business, you’ll use data and market insights to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve procurement processes and ensure we have the right rates and capacity to support our operations. You’ll also help enhance our reporting and tools, using technology and AI to improve data quality, visibility and efficiency.\nLocation: We are open to candidates based anywhere within Spain, Portugal and Poland, with remote working available within these countries.\nFounded in Switzerland in 2012, SkyCell is transforming global pharmaceutical supply chains through a combination of advanced temperature-controlled containers, IoT connectivity, and digital solutions.\nOur integrated product ecosystem helps leading pharmaceutical companies reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safe delivery of life-saving medicines worldwide.\nToday, SkyCell operates at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and logistics - combining Swiss engineering excellence with a growing digital platform to shape the future of connected pharma supply chains.\nWhy SkyCell?\nPurpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.\nInnovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.\nStronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.\nGrowth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people - continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.\nAward-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work’ award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.\nWhat You'll Do:\nProcurement & Data Management: Manage procurement activities, maintain accurate pricing data and the RFQ tool, identify special-handling requirements and support process improvements\n\nRFQs, Rates & Cost Control: Request, analyse and negotiate freight rates across transport modes, support global RFI/RFQ processes, maintain rate cards and identify opportunities for cost optimisation\n\nSupplier & Stakeholder Management: Support supplier relationships, maintain relevant documentation and contribute to supplier meetings and Quality Business Reviews (QBRs)\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Freight Bill & Audit, Pooling and Pricing teams to resolve billing queries, anticipate volume changes, provide accurate pricing information and support operational requirements\n\nReporting & Continuous Improvement: Support dashboards and reporting, analyse trends and volumes, and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, efficiency and supplier performance\n\nRequirements\nWhat You'll Bring:\n2-4 years of experience in procurement, logistics, freight forwarding or a related field, with experience managing freight quotations and rates across multiple transport modes\n\nGood understanding of global RFQ processes, supplier coordination and transportation rate management, including creating and analysing rate cards\n\nStrong Excel and data-analysis skills, with the ability to work accurately with large datasets, pricing structures and cost-optimisation initiatives\n\nExperience using procurement tools and an interest in applying AI and technology to improve data quality, reporting, dashboards and efficiency\n\nStrong communication, negotiation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders. Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage\n\nIf you don't meet every requirement but bring relevant experience, we'd still like to hear from you.\nWhat's In It For You?\nFlexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance allow you to tailor work to fit your life.\nRecognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions.\nFlexible ways of working: Our global teams work across our offices in Zurich, Zug, Hyderabad and Basel, with a mix of on-site, hybrid and remote working. Role-specific locations and working arrangements are detailed above.\nCompany-wide Events: Join us for company events to celebrate successes, build teams, and share our vision. Plus, new joiners experience SkyWeek, our immersive onboarding program.\nGenerous Maternity & Paternity Leave: Support for new parents with competitive maternity and paternity leave.\nAnnual Leave & Bank Holidays: Enjoy a generous annual leave package, plus local bank holidays to recharge and unwind.\nReady to Make an Impact?\nWe’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you’ll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.\nStay Connected with SkyCell\nVisit http://www.skycell.ch and explore #WeAreSkyCell on LinkedIn\nHow to Apply\nSimply click ‘apply for this job’ below! We can’t wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our mission! Please note, we are unable to consider applications sent to us via email.\nIf you have any questions, you can contact our Talent Team ().\nSkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. 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