Associate Director - Strategic Sourcing 'Core / Agile'

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Harlow; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working schedules

Twist career development platform

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director – Strategic Sourcing ‘Core / Agile’ to define and lead sourcing strategies across the External Manufacturing Generics portfolio. You will own end-to-end sourcing, drive negotiations, and ensure supplier performance with a focus on cost savings and resilience.

You will report to the Senior Director – Strategic Sourcing and collaborate across EXM, Category Management, and cross-functional leadership to implement best-in-class sourcing practices

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic sourcing and contracting.
• Proven track record delivering measurable value and leading high-impact sourcing initiatives.
• Experience in External Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals strongly preferred.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead sourcing strategies for assigned EXM categories, suppliers, and strategic initiatives.
• Own end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity identification, strategy development, RFx execution, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Oversee contract development and execution in partnership with Legal.
• Own delivery of sourcing value, including cost savings, cost avoidance, and supply resilience.

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience

Job description

We Are Teva

We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

The Associate Director – Strategic Sourcing ‘Core / Agile’ is responsible for defining and leading sourcing strategies and execution across assigned External Manufacturing (EXM) Generics portfolio, in alignment with Procurement Category Management and Teva’s Generics EXM organizations.

Reporting to the Senior Director – Strategic Sourcing ‘Core / Agile’ Lead, this role operates as a strategic sourcing leader, owning the translation of business needs and category strategies into sourcing approaches, while influencing senior stakeholders to align on sourcing decisions and outcomes.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

• Define and lead sourcing strategies for assigned EXM categories, suppliers, and strategic initiatives.
• Own end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity identification, sourcing strategy development, RFx execution, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Oversee contract development and execution in partnership with Legal.
• Own delivery of sourcing value, including cost savings, cost avoidance, supply resilience, working capital, and innovation.
• Develop and maintain deep understanding of supplier markets, capabilities, capacity trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Shape supplier strategies, including supplier selection, consolidation, and development of preferred supplier frameworks.
• Demonstrate bold leadership and a continuous improvement mindset by challenging the status quo and driving transformational change across sourcing, supplier management, and business processes.
• Embrace opportunities with an ownership mentality, focusing on solutions rather than obstacles, and proactively removing barriers to execution.
• Operate with agility and accountability, driving progress through action, collaboration, and disciplined execution while fostering a culture of innovation, urgency, and continuous learning.
• Own identification, assessment, and mitigation of sourcing-related risks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to EXM, Category Management, and cross-functional leadership on sourcing strategies and supplier decisions.
• Collaborate and coach sourcing professionals, establish best-in-class sourcing practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Champion adoption of procurement systems, tools, and data-driven decision-making.

Your Skills And Experience

• Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in strategic sourcing and contracting, including defining sourcing strategies and leading complex negotiations.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable value and leading high-impact sourcing initiatives.
• Experience in External Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals strongly preferred.
• Experience in influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with execution excellence.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Advanced negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

How We’ll Take Care Of You

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.