Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead — Life Sciences (EMEA)

IQVIA Laboratories; Henegouwen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

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Flexible working options

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories Discovery | EMEA is seeking an experienced Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement across Early Phase Discovery and Preclinical Operations, including animal models, vivarium operations, lab consumables, and scientific equipment. The role focuses on Europe and requires strategic leadership.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, manage risks and ensure supply continuity while partnering with Scientific Operations, Laboratory Leadership, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Life Sciences, Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing activities across Early Phase Discovery and Preclinical Operations, including animal models, vivarium operations, lab consumables and scientific instrumentation.
• Develop and implement regional and global sourcing strategies aligned to business goals and regulatory expectations.
• Manage RFIs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations; drive contract execution and value creation.
• Partner with Scientific Operations, Laboratory Leadership, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Finance and Legal to deliver sourcing recommendations and business cases.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Supplier relationship management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences or related

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories Discovery | EMEA is seeking an experienced Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement across Early Phase Discovery and Preclinical Operations, including animal models, vivarium operations, lab consumables, and scientific equipment. The role focuses on Europe and requires strategic leadership.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, manage risks and ensure supply continuity while partnering with Scientific Operations, Laboratory Leadership, Quality,