We are looking for a high impact Strategic Sourcing Leader to join a Global Supply Chain organisation. This role is a cornerstone of the direct materials procurement strategy, specifically overseeing the Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Packaging categories.
You will be tasked with transforming business requirements into resilient category strategies, leveraging market intelligence to mitigate risk, and securing high value partnerships with global CMOs.
Core Responsibilities
- Architect and implement multi-year sourcing plans for API and Finished Dosage Forms to ensure supply continuity and cost optimisation.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and technical functions (Technical Operations, Quality, EHSS, and R&D) to ensure technical specifications align with commercial sourcing goals.
- Lead the negotiation and drafting of Master Services Agreements and Supply Agreements for both commercial stage products and late stage clinical pipelines.
- Oversee the data driven selection of external partners and manage the health of those relationships through standardised terms and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Analyse global trends in third-party manufacturing to advise leadership on "make vs. buy" decisions and long-term capacity planning.
- Esure all sourcing activities strictly adhere to global pharmaceutical regulations, including GMP and relevant regional statutory requirements.
Professional Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive leadership within the Biopharma or Pharmaceutical sector, with specific exposure to sourcing direct manufacturing materials.
- Extensive experience managing high stakes negotiations for complex goods/services with a track record of delivering measurable financial and operational value.
- Familiarity with the production lifecycle of Drug Substances and Drug Products within a Quality Management System environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed environment without direct authority.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related technical field is required; an MBA or MSc is preferred.
