Direct Sourcing Manager

Core System; Harlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Harlow is seeking an experienced Direct Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing projects for critical medicines and raw materials. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of procurement experience in pharma or healthcare. You will negotiate agreements, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers attractive benefits including annual leave, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Outstanding training and development programmes

Up to £1200 refer-a-friend bonus

Employee assistance programme and well-being app

Discounts at multiple retailers through rewards portal

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ procurement/category management experience in pharma, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Proven track record in sourcing oncology medicines and managing global supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of MHRA/EMA regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global and local sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects for high-value, critical medicines.
• Negotiate complex supply agreements and embed KPIs to ensure quality.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field

MCIPS preferred

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Direct Sourcing Manager to join our team and play a critical role in securing a reliable, competitive, and compliant supply of essential medicines and raw materials. This is a strategic position where you will lead sourcing projects for oncology medicines, homecare patient drugs, and other critical materials, ensuring continuity of supply for patients who depend on our services.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement global and local sourcing strategies that balance cost efficiency, compliance, and supply resilience.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects for high‑value, critical medicines and materials.
• Negotiate complex supply agreements and embed KPIs to ensure quality and patient safety.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive innovation and value.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and geographic diversification.

Why Lloyds Clinical?

We’re proud to support over 100,000 patients—and we’re just as committed to supporting our people. At Lloyds Clinical, you’ll find a collaborative, values‑driven environment with opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Outstanding training and development programmes
• Up to £1200 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Access to our employee assistance programme and well‑being app
• Discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

About You

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field (MCIPS preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ procurement/category management experience in pharma, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Proven track record in sourcing oncology medicines and managing global supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of MHRA/EMA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• High integrity and commitment to patient safety.

About Us

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.

At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.