Technical Officer (m/f/x) International Projects

The Opportunity:

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.

We are currently looking for Technical Officer (m/f/x) International Projects to join Avantor in Vienna, Austria or in Slovakia for providing optimal support to international customers, such as various UN and NGO organizations, as well as other major customers.

The role is responsible for achieving the specified sales targets in the individual product, market or customer segments, for the operational support, planning and management of the projects he/she manages, and for securing and expanding the laboratory business for the customers assigned. Our portfolio includes full laboratory supply with laboratory and production chemicals, consumables, medical products, equipment, services and laboratory furniture.

What we’re looking for:

• University degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent
• Working experience in laboratory environment, laboratory supplies industry, chemical research, chemical technology, or pharmaceutical production, or in any kind of relevant scientific field
• Experience in Sales / Account Management is a plus
• Sourcing and/or market intelligence of manufacturers of lab supplies, lab equipment, instruments, chemicals/reagents, or Life Science is a plus
• Strong project management capabilities – ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Language requirements: English – business fluent. German would be a very strong advantage. Further languages are an additional asset.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Managing tenders for our clients in following areas: sourcing lab supplies, lab equipment and instrumentation, chemicals, and life science products distribution.
• Negotiate supply contracts with selected suppliers to obtain best commercial and business conditions. This includes the preparation of bid packages and tenders, analyzing results, shortlisting suppliers, conducting post tender negotiations, and finalizing contracts.
• Act as a single point of contact for the large international clients and suppliers
• Analyzing technical requirements and offer information, providing advice to the clients
• Preparing quotations / offers
• Other tasks as assigned

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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