Job Description
Description
Regional Procurement Specialist (Coupa P2P)
Location(s) – Rotterdam
Full time – Hybrid 3 days minimum office based
Do you like being the go-to person for procurement, the one people rely on to make things happen and improve along the way?
Have you worked with Coupa or a similar P2P system and found yourself spotting ways to do things better?
Are you comfortable supporting stakeholders day to day while still driving cost and process improvements?
At Cerba Research, we are committed to finding the best talent to join our team. We have partnered with Vector Talent to manage the recruitment process for this role. If you’re interested in applying, please direct all applications and questions to Vector Talent.
Our Procurement Operations team is hiring a Regional Procurement Specialist to play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient, compliant, and value-driven purchasing across multiple Cerba Research entities.
About Cerba Research
With over 40 years of clinical research expertise, Cerba Research has built a unique offering of services, which includes clinical trial management, specialty lab & biomarkers services and medical devices & diagnostics offerings.
Cerba Research supports clients from research and development all the way through clinical studies and commercialization of therapies. We combine the deep therapeutic understanding and agility of a specialist with the capacity, breadth and global reach of a central lab.
Our extensive experience in central & specialty laboratory services is key to our success, allowing us to provide clients with early scientific insights that optimize protocol development.
We provide key laboratory services to biopharma, government and not-for-profit organizations, supporting clinical trials. Our global accredited laboratory network and connected logistical infrastructure covers the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Africa.
Our aim is to transform clinical research to deliver the promise of precision and predictive medicine to help people live healthier lives. It’s our passion, expertise, and commitment to quality that drive Cerba Research. We want to change the shape of clinical development, and help patients around the world get access to new treatments faster.
Why Join Us?
Regional Scope – Work across a multi-country lab network with diverse stakeholders and procurement needs
Autonomy & Impact – Play a key role in improving how procurement operates day to day, not just executing tasks
Evolving Environment – Be part of embedding and optimising Coupa and P2P processes across the business
Professional Growth – Gain exposure to end-to-end procurement, stakeholder engagement, and cost optimisation in a regulated setting
How You Will Add Value
As a Regional Procurement Specialist, you will contribute to:
Strengthening procurement support across internal teams, becoming a trusted point of contact
Enhancing P2P processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience
Driving continuous improvement through data-led insights and practical changes
Supporting supplier enablement and improving how procurement systems are used
Shaping more consistent and effective procurement practices across regions
Requirements
Review and process requisitions in Coupa, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely PO creation
Act as the first point of contact for internal stakeholders, advising on procurement processes and preferred suppliers
Identify and act on opportunities to reduce costs and improve cash flow through better purchasing decisions
Manage supplier interactions including order confirmations, delivery timelines, and issue resolution
Support supplier onboarding and enablement within Coupa (portal, integrations, catalogue usage)
Maintain and improve data quality across catalogues, pricing, and master data in collaboration with relevant teams
Monitor and reduce non-compliant spend, supporting broader procurement initiatives
Contribute to ongoing improvements in P2P workflows, approval processes, and system usage
Fluent English language skills
