Procurement Quality Specialist
Bucharest, Romania Job ID R0000029552 Category ProcurementAbout this Role
Parexel, a leading global Clinical Research Organization, is seeking a dedicated Procurement Quality Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our commitment to excellence in clinical research and quality management.
About the Role: The Procurement Quality Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the Procurement Quality Management team, ensuring smooth execution of audits, and maintaining high standards in our procurement processes. This position involves generating reports, preparing documentation, collaborating with auditors, and serving as the primary contact for RFx processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Development and Improvement
• Ensure compliance with Procurement standards, Parexel policies, client contracts, and GxP requirements
• Produce action-oriented reports and support risk identification/mitigation
• Identify process improvement opportunities and provide expert support to stakeholders
Quality Support
• Present issues and concerns clearly and actionably, using metrics and data
• Demonstrate urgency while maintaining excellence in stakeholder communications
• Act as a trusted advisor in procurement processes and systems
Audit Support
• Prepare documentation for Sponsor Audits, Regulatory Inspections, and
Internal Audits
• Support the Procurement Quality Management team during audits
• Coordinate with auditors and internal teams to facilitate audit processes
Reporting
• Generate and distribute accurate, timely internal and client-facing reports
• Collaboration with Auditors
• Work closely with Quality Assurance Auditors on supplier audits
• Provide necessary information and documentation
• Review Supplier Audit reports and manage follow-ups
RFx Management
• Serve as the main point of contact for procurement RFx processes
• Coordinate creation, distribution, and evaluation of RFx documents
Ticketing System Administration
• Manage procurement-related ticketing system
• Ensure timely response and resolution of tickets
General Administrative Support
• Perform various administrative tasks as assigned
• Support day-to-day operations of the Procurement Quality Management team
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a large global corporation
• Background in pharma, CRO, pharmacy, health-related discipline, or quality/vendor management preferred
• Systems support experience in a global environment
• Additional language advantageous
• Positive attitude with a solutions-oriented approach
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and ability to learn internal systems
• Adaptability to work in a matrix environment and value teamwork
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
• Diplomacy in addressing sensitive issues confidentially and professionally
• Knowledge of relevant national/international regulations
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, management, supply chain, or related field (graduate degree preferred)
Join Parexel and be part of a team that's shaping the future of clinical research and procurement quality management. Apply now to make a difference in global healthcare!
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