Supplier & Procurement Manager
SkyCell AG
Job Description
As a Supplier & Procurement Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing our global freight procurement activities, from sourcing and negotiating rates to maintaining accurate pricing data and supporting supplier relationships. Working closely 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 strengthen our reporting and tools, using technology and AI to improve data quality, visibility and efficiency.
Location: We are open to candidates based anywhere within Spain, Portugal and Poland, with remote working available within these countries.
Founded in Switzerland in 2012, SkyCell is transforming global pharmaceutical supply chains through a combination of advanced temperature-controlled containers, IoT connectivity, and digital solutions.
Our integrated product ecosystem helps leading pharmaceutical companies reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safe delivery of life-saving medicines worldwide.
Today, 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.
Why SkyCell?
Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.
🚀 Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.
Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.
Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people – continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.
Award-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.
What You'll Do:
Procurement & Data Management: Process procurement activities accurately, maintain data and the RFQ tool, identify special-handling requirements, and implement process improvements and resolutions
RFQs, Rates & Cost Control: Request, analyse and negotiate freight rates across transport modes, support global RFI/RFQ processes, maintain rate cards, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Support supplier management and relationship development, maintain required documentation, and contribute to supplier meetings and Quality Business Reviews (QBRs)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Freight Bill & Audit, Pooling and Pricing teams to resolve billing queries, anticipate volume changes, provide accurate pricing information, and respond to operational requests
Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Support dashboards and data visibility, analyse trends and volumes, and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, efficiency and supplier performance