Global Procurement Strategy Lead

Theramex; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance for employee

Pension contribution: 10% company + 5%

Engaging employee experience

Job summary

Theramex in London, England, is seeking an Associate Director, Procurement to lead global category strategies and supplier relationships. You will drive cost optimisation, ensure supply continuity, and align procurement with regulatory and quality standards.

You will oversee major contracts, partner with cross-functional teams, travel up to 20% and mentor junior staff while delivering measurable value for Theramex products.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Procurement leader with ability to drive change in matrix organisations
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or 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 cost improvement achievements
• Strong business and financial acumen with analytical problem-solving mindset
• In-depth understanding of procurement and contracting processes, including negotiation and implementation of Supply Agreements
• Hands-on approach with ability to operate at all organisational levels

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives, focusing on continuity, margin improvement, and lifecycle management.
• Provide market intelligence and lead 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

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Financial acumen

Contracting & Supply agreements

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP manufacturing knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Theramex in London, England, is seeking an Associate Director, Procurement to lead global category strategies and supplier relationships. You will drive cost optimisation, ensure supply continuity, and align procurement with regulatory and quality standards.

You will oversee major contracts, partner with cross-functional teams, travel up to 20% and mentor junior staff while delivering measurable value for Theramex products.