Procurement Manager - Clinical

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare innovation company is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their Global Procurement team. The candidate will manage the supplier ecosystem for clinical trials, execute sourcing strategies, and collaborate with internal teams to drive operational efficiency. Requirements include a university degree, relevant experience in sourcing and negotiation, and fluency in English. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a healthier future in a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in sourcing, contracting, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in the Clinical Development and/or Clinical Technologies area.
• Business level fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis and develop tactical sourcing plans.
• Execute sourcing strategies and manage suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams for spend management.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Project Management

Clinical Knowledge

Market Analysis

Education

University degree (Business degree preferred)

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

The Position

Procurement Manager

A healthier future is our mission. As a Procurement Manager within our Global Procurement (GP) R&D Clinical team, you will play a vital role in ensuring Roche continues "doing now what patients need next" by managing the supplier ecosystem for clinical trials across.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic sourcing professional to drive execute strategies and contribute specialized knowledge to our evolving, agile procurement organization.

The Opportunity

As a Procurement Manager, you will be a vital link between business needs and effective procurement execution within a dynamic, global environment. You will wear multiple hats:

• Sourcing Specialist: Conduct market analysis, develop tactical sourcing plans, and lead negotiations for third-party goods and services essential for clinical trials.
• Procurement Practitioner: Execute sourcing strategies, leverage spend, negotiate contracts, and manage suppliers across the clinical development value chain to meet key objectives.
• Content & Automation Advocate: Translate sourcing strategies into effective, automated buying channels (content and systems) to improve business adoption and operational efficiency.
• Business Partner: Collaborate with internal business and procurement teams to translate clinical development demands into actionable spend management and sourcing projects.

You will be focused on continuous improvement, enhancing the customer buying experience, and providing capacity and expertise to critical projects.

Who you are

We are looking for an action‑oriented, enterprise thinker with core procurement skills and a background in the clinical domain.

Essential Capabilities & Experience

• Education: University degree (Business degree preferred).
• Experience: Proficient level of professional experience in sourcing, simple contracting, or operational efficiency projects.
• Clinical Knowledge: Knowledgeable in the Clinical Development and/or Clinical Technologies area (e.g., Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), Imaging, eCOA, etc.).
• Negotiation: Proven capability in negotiating project budgets and contracts.
• Systems Proficiency: Knowledgeable in procurement systems and operational processes (Contracting, eSourcing, Spot Buying).
• Project Management: Demonstrated project management skills.
• Language: Business level fluency in English.

Mindset and Behaviors

• Enterprise Thinker: Proactively foster collaboration across the entire procurement network to create solutions.
• Action‑Oriented: Focused on execution and repurposing existing work in favor of starting from scratch.
• Continuous Learner: Demonstrate curiosity, actively listen, and be willing to experiment and test new ideas.

IMPORTANT:

When you apply as an internal Roche candidate, you can use your Workday profile or upload a resume/CV in English.

When you apply as an external candidate from outside of Roche, please upload a resume/CV in English and a cover letter (if relevant) in one step.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants' requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.