Clerk Purchasing and Logistics: 80-100 % (fixed-term 1 year with option to extend)

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Start of work

by arrangement

Employment relationship

fixed-term

Institute / Place of work

Institut für Infektionskrankheiten (https://www.ifik.unibe.ch/)

About us

The Institut für Infektionskrankheiten (IFIK) performs tasks in teaching and research, as well as in diagnostic microbiology in the disciplines of virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and serological infection screening. As the only university institute in Switzerland, it thus combines all microbiological special disciplines of clinical microbiology under one roof. The IFIK employs over 200 staff members in diagnostics, research, and teaching.

Your tasks

As a Clerk in Purchasing and Logistics, you will take on operational tasks in purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, and logistics. In addition, you will take on the application responsibility for the purchasing and goods management system "Selectline". You will hold an important hub function within the institute and monitor orders and delivery dates.

The focal points include:

• Operational & Strategic Procurement: You are responsible for the entire procurement process of laboratory materials, reagents, and capital goods
• Supplier Management: You monitor delivery deadlines and evaluate the performance of our partners at home and abroad
• Warehouse & Inventory Management: You optimize warehousing taking into account expiration dates (batch management) and ensuring the just-in-time supply of the various laboratory areas
• Interface Function: You work closely with the various laboratory areas and the laboratory management to plan requirements early and identify cost-saving potentials and risks
• Master Data Maintenance: You manage article data in the ERP system and support the Head of Finance in budget planning

Your profile

• Commercial or technical basic training (BMA / laboratory technician). Further training in purchasing or equivalent further training is an advantage
• Many years of professional experience in purchasing and / or logistics, ideally in the field of Life Sciences, medical technology, or healthcare
• Sound knowledge in data evaluation and data interpretation. Understanding of the special requirements of an accredited medical laboratory
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and Selectline is an advantage
• Strong service and solution orientation
• Reliability and a very exact way of working
• Very good German skills (Level C1) and English skills (Level B2)
• Driver's license category B required

Your benefits

Team-oriented work

Individual career support

Central location in the heart of Bern

Meaningful work and fair remuneration

Working at the UniBE

The University of Bern offers not only exciting tasks, but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunity. Discover what distinguishes us as an employer and how you can progress with us.

Application and Contact

Please send your application with the usual documents electronically to:
E-Mail: hr-ifik.ifik@unibe.ch

Questions about the position?

Franziska Suter-Riniker
franziska.suter@unibe.ch

Questions about the application?

Franziska Suter-Riniker
franziska.suter@unibe.ch