Procurement Specialist to Life Science Company in Umeå

Academic Resource is searching for a Procurement / Planner / Supply Chain Specialist to Life Science Company in Umeå.

The job is a fulltime consultancy assignment, for 1 year initially with good opportunities for extension.

Location in Umeå.

Start as soon as possible.

Description of the department:

CE (Custom Engineering) Umeå is an organization within the Life Sciences business area. The department specializes in the design and delivery of customized bioprocess hardware, where each customer order is managed as a distinct project. The work performed in the department is highly project based and customer driven, covering engineering, configuration, sourcing, and delivery of tailored solutions. Projects often vary in scope, complexity, and technical requirements, requiring close coordination between engineering, procurement, production, and other internal stakeholders. Key challenges include managing multiple parallel customer projects, handling customized requirements, ensuring availability of materials, and meeting demanding timelines and quality standards. Due to the customized nature of the products, planning accuracy, structured processes, and effective cross functional collaboration are essential. The overall goals of the department are to deliver high quality, customer specific solutions on time and within agreed scope, while maintaining efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement in project execution and operational processes.

The team is a cross functional group with mixed seniority, including senior managers, experienced specialists and supporting roles. Most team members have an engineering education and strong technical backgrounds. The team combines strategic and operational responsibilities and is accustomed to structured ways of working. Working styles range from analytical and detail oriented to pragmatic and delivery focused. Diversity in experience, competencies, and perspectives supports effective problem solving and decision making.

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