Corporate Strategy Logistics & Purchasing Specialist

WE ARE HIRING!

CORPORATE STRATEGY LOGISTICS  & PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Neuraxpharm is looking for people who want to make a difference and improve patients’ lives within the CNS area. We want individuals who will go the extra mile and make great things happen.

Being part of this team does not mean you are just working for a company, but for a cause!

Neuraxpharm is seeking a Corporate Strategy Specialist to strengthen our Corporate Technology team. Given the highly specialized nature of the role, based in Barcelona

Your mission:

Reporting to the Purchasing Director, you will define and drive Neuraxpharm corporate logistics strategy—from category strategy and partner selection to import–export compliance and end‑to‑end flow design—ensuring cost effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and service excellence across regions. You will align objectives with company strategy, orchestrate cross‑functional stakeholders, and enable a smooth cross‑border flow of goods that supports global operations.

Your major accountabilities:

• Own the logistics category strategy at corporate level, aligning it with business goals and purchasing policy, and delivering measurable productivity and spend optimization.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) of key logistics partners (3PLs, freight forwarders, customs brokers): evaluate performance, lead negotiations, and drive continuous improvement in price, quality, service, and compliance.
• Import–export leadership & customs readiness: anticipate requirements for new projects/launches in any country or region and ensure robust documentation and processes.
• Design global flows/shipments for APIs and FDFs, define the logistics setup and partners, and transfer the knowledge and setup to Supply Chain for day‑to‑day operations.
• Risk management across assigned categories, with proactive monitoring, mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Tax (to ensure compliance and identify tax optimization opportunities) and with Quality (to put in place the procedures/contracts needed to operate).
• Transport cost assessments for new/potential routes and support for business cases in new geographies.

We would like you to have:

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing/Logistics with strategic category management and/or logistics management responsibilities in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• A degree in International Business, Global Trade, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, quality orientation, and attention to detail, with the initiative to lead cross‑functional workstreams.
• Proven experience in import–export, customs & trade compliance, documentation, and stakeholder management.
• Fluent English; ability to collaborate across geographies in multicultural settings.
• MS expert and Nice-to-have: SAP (MM/LE, GTS), TMS (e.g., SAP TM/Blue Yonder), Power BI; Incoterms® 2020 master
• Good knowledge of EU customs regimes (e.g., IPR/OPR), AEO context; familiarity with GDP (Good Distribution Practice) for medicinal products and temperature-controlled shipments when applicable; certifications like APICS CSCP/CLTD or IATA DGR.

• Availability to travel up to ~20%.

ABOUT US

Neuraxpharm is a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of the central nervous system (CNS), including both psychiatric and neurological disorders. It has a unique understanding of the CNS market built over 35 years.

Neuraxpharm is constantly innovating, with new products and solutions to address unmet patient needs and is expanding its portfolio through its pipeline and acquisitions.

The company has c. 1,000 employees and develops and commercializes CNS products through a direct presence in more than 20 countries in Europe, two in Latin America, one in the Middle East and globally via partners in more than 50 countries. Neuraxpharm is backed by funds advised by Permira.

Neuraxpharm manufactures many of its pharmaceutical products at Neuraxpharm Pharmaceuticals in Spain.

Be part of the team where you can count on us to deliver:

• Individual Professional development in a leading European pharmaceutical company with an ambitious international growth strategy.
• Attractive remuneration according to the experience and skills provided.
• An inspiring leadership team that drives performance.
• An inclusive culture promoting diversity across the teams that will inspire you every day with a passionate, dynamic, a result focused and an expert & excellent team!

Interested in knowing more?

Have a look at what Neuraxpharm culture represents and what makes us a great place to work: www.neuraxpharm.com

If you want to join us, this is your opportunity!

WE COUNT ON YOU, YOU COUNT ON US

At Neuraxpharm’s we ensure an inclusive, diverse, safe and respectful work environment for everyone in its organization. As we care for our people as much as we do for our patients, we are committed to guaranteeing a healthy, inclusive and equal opportunity workplace that enables employees to develop their professional potential, while ensuring their individual and collective satisfaction.

We are guided by a Diversity & Inclusion policy to ensure a business culture based on the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. Our policy complies with European legal regulations and includes the necessary standards, processes and measures to be taken in the event of discrimination or harassment against any employee of the company.

We embrace and promote different cultures, gender identities, seniorities, ages and mindsets within the workplace, to bring different perspectives, styles and experiences to our business.