Direct Sourcing Manager - Healthcare

Bis Henderson; Harlow; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation is seeking a Direct Sourcing Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in procurement, particularly in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors. The role involves negotiating long-term supply agreements and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and quality. Competitive salary and hybrid working are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global and local sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate high-value, long-term supply agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
• Drive risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing.
• Champion sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Complex negotiations

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

MCIPS qualified or equivalent

Job description

Location and Salary

Location: Harlow/Hybrid working

Salary: c£70,000 + car allowance + bonus

Overview

Are you a strategic sourcing professional with experience in highly regulated industries? Do you thrive in complex environments where compliance, continuity of supply, and commercial value are critical? We are seeking a Direct Sourcing Manager to join a leading organisation operating in the tightly regulated healthcare sector. This role is pivotal in securing reliable, competitive, and compliant supply of finished pharmaceutical products, consumables and critical raw materials, with a strong emphasis on generics and long-term sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global and local sourcing strategies that balance cost, compliance, and supply resilience.
• sourcing projects across direct categories, managing end‑to‑end supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding.
• Negotiate high‑value, long‑term supply agreements with manufacturers and distributors.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality, Regulatory (MHRA), Operations, and Commercial teams to align sourcing with business needs.
• Drive risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing and geographic diversification.
• Champion sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.

Ideal Profile

• Degree‑qualified in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• MCIPS qualified or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in direct procurement with experience in pharma, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Proven track record in sourcing medicines and managing global supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of MHRA/EMA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
• Skilled in complex negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities.

Recruitment Process

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support sponsorship for this role.