Associate Director, Procurement

Theramex; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Health Insurance for employee

Pension contribution: 10% company + 5%

Hybrid Working

Cycle to Work Scheme

In-office events and learning

Job summary

Theramex is seeking a procurement leader to drive operational and strategic sourcing across a global product portfolio. This senior role emphasizes contract negotiations, supplier performance, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated environment.

You will build strategic supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The position offers hybrid work in London with up to 20% travel to supplier sites.

Qualifications

• BSc and MSc or PhD in life sciences, engineering, and/or business.
• Demonstrated procurement leader with ability to drive change and performance in matrix organisations and with third parties.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries across procurement or alliance management.
• Significant experience in external/third-party direct procurement, including finished products and APIs.
• Strong knowledge of outsourced GMP manufacturing operations.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills with notable achievements in cost improvement and simplification initiatives.
• Strong business and financial acumen with an analytical, problem-solving mindset.
• In-depth understanding of procurement and contracting processes, including negotiating and implementation of Supply Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational and strategic procurement activities aligned with company objectives across a global portfolio of products and services, delivering measurable value through cost optimisation, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement category procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives, focusing on continuity, margin improvement, and lifecycle management.
• Provide market intelligence and lead the identification and assessment of new suppliers with key stakeholders.
• Lead contract negotiations, extensions, and amendments for Supply & Service Agreements, including review and optimisation of existing contracts.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to enhance commercial performance and drive improved terms.
• Analyse market trends and procurement best practice to identify risks, cost-saving, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and continuously improve procurement processes to ensure consistent, cost-effective decision-making for Theramex products.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, driving continuous improvement and reporting performance to executive leadership.
• Oversee procurement systems to ensure effective and consistent use.
• Represent Procurement internally and externally, engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Travel to supplier sites (up to 20%) for business reviews, contract discussions, and RFP due diligence.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Cost optimization

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Contracting processes

Supply agreements

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in life sciences, engineering, or business

Job description

London, United Kingdom – Hybrid (3 days per week in-office – St James Park)

At Theramex we are driven by a clear purpose by improving the lives of women around the world through innovative and accessible healthcare. As one of the fastest growing global specialists in Women’s Health, we combine the agility of a scale up with the impact and ambition of a private equity backed organisation. Here, your work translates into real world outcomes - shaping portfolios, influencing strategic direction, and driving meaningful change for patients. You’ll join a collaborative, high performing team that values expertise, encourages fresh thinking, and empowers people to lead with ownership. If you are motivated by purpose, growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, Theramex offers a place where your contribution truly matters.

About you

• BSc and MSc or PhD in life sciences, engineering, and/or business
• Demonstrated Procurement leader with the ability to drive change and performance in matrix organisations and with third parties
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries across procurement or alliance management
• Significant experience in external/third-party direct procurement, including finished products and APIs
• Strong knowledge of outsourced GMP manufacturing operations
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills with notable achievements in cost improvement and simplification initiatives
• Strong business and financial acumen with an analytical, problem-solving mindset
• In-depth understanding of procurement and contracting processes, including negotiating and implementation of Supply Agreements
• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively at all organisational levels

About the role

Drive operational and strategic procurement activities aligned with company objectives across a global portfolio of products and services, delivering measurable value through cost optimisation, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives, focusing on continuity, margin improvement, and lifecycle management.
• Provide market intelligence and lead the identification and assessment of new suppliers with key stakeholders.
• Lead contract negotiations, extensions, and amendments for Supply & Service Agreements, including review and optimisation of existing contracts.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to enhance commercial performance and drive improved terms.
• Analyse market trends and procurement best practice to identify risks, cost-saving, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and continuously improve procurement processes to ensure consistent, cost-effective decision-making for Theramex products.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, driving continuous improvement and reporting performance to executive leadership.
• Oversee procurement systems to ensure effective and consistent use.
• Represent Procurement internally and externally, engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Travel to supplier sites (up to 20%) for business reviews, contract discussions, and RFP due diligence.

What does our team say about life at Theramex?

“Having now been with Theramex for a few months, I’m really enjoying my time here. Right from the outset, the onboarding experience, induction, and orientation have been brilliant, and I already feel like I am making the most of opportunities to add value to the business in meaningful ways. Theramex has a friendly and supportive vibe and is a place where I feel supported and valued.”

Umut Tarakcilar, Senior Treasury Analyst

Why Join Us?

• A fast-paced environment with broad exposure, giving you opportunities to develop professionally - even outside your core area of expertise
• A culture that supports learning, celebrates success, and recognizes performance
• Opportunities for driven and talented professionals to contribute to our exciting journey

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive reward package, including:
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Private Health Insurance for employee and family members
• Pension contribution: 10% company + 5% employee (auto-enrolled from day one)
• Hybrid Working
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Engaging employee experience to come together as a community: in-office events, shared learning and much more!