Supply Chain Manager

Orion Group · Breda, North Brabant

Supply Chain Manager at Orion Group, based in Breda, North Brabant. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Breda, North Brabant · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 hour ago
Closes
15 Oct 2026
Sector
Warehouse Logistics

Reference 60925026

About the role

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Supply Chain Manager for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position.

Main Responsibilities

  • Ensure supply, meet service levels and stay within budget in a GDP compliant way.
  • Develop, select and implement cold chain solutions in the Supply chain of our client.
  • Perform regular performance and business reviews with supply chain partners on current business, escalations, reporting and improvements.
  • Support internal stakeholders in escalating issues to supply chain partners by maintaining excellent relationships with third parties on appropriate management level.
  • Maintain and manage agreements with supply chain partners.
  • Showcase continuous improvement mindset to identify savings and other efficiency. opportunities and drive results to finish line while improving quality, performance and GDP compliance.
  • Assess implications of emerging trends or country legislation changes that may affect current distribution solution and cold chain practices.
  • Build internal network within affiliates and corporate functions and participate in projects to achieve results in line with Global Distribution Hub EMEA priorities and key initiatives.
  • Plan, build and manage distribution lanes for the region.
Requirements
  • Master degree or equivalent related to Supply Chain/Logistics, Change Management or Industrial Engineering & 2 years of directly related experience.
  • 5+ years’ experience in the logistics industry, in a role of supplier management.
  • GMP and GDP knowledge.
  • Knowledge of Operational Excellence tools, six sigma, FMEA.
  • Experience SAP and BW.
  • Experience setting up service level agreements.
  • Good technical writing skills.
  • Supply chain, cold chain and warehousing expertise.
  • Solid experience in project management across departments and geographies.
  • Experience managing suppliers and improving processes.
  • Quick process understanding, insight and visualizing.
  • Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication.
  • Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel) and ability to distil insights.
  • Independent self-starter, able to work autonomously, under pressure and in teams.
  • Natural relationship builder in which employer’s interests prevail, be soft and on the relationship when possible and be tough when needed.
  • Result focused and proven ability to deliver results.
  • Motivated, persistent, eager to optimize, drive for excellence.
  • Strong relational, negotiating and persuasion skills.
  • Problem solver with high sense of responsibility.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal & written).
  • Oversee processes beyond own department.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Tim Browaeys, [email removed] or contact Tim on [phone removed]

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.



Reference: 60925026 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 15 Oct 2026 · Listed via Orion Group

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