Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing 'Strategic / Biologics'

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Harlow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting across External Manufacturing. You will translate category strategies into sourcing plans and negotiate with suppliers to deliver value.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will partner with Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliant, cost-efficient sourcing and to drive annual savings.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's or Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of end-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting experience.
• Experience in external manufacturing or regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events for EXM categories.
• Plan and execute RFx events, negotiations and supplier selections.
• Ensure sourcing activities address cost, capacity, quality, service and risk.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, capacity and key terms.
• Partner with Legal and cross-functional teams to support contract development and execution.
• Support contract implementation by ensuring clarity of sourcing intent and negotiated outcomes.
• Deliver measurable sourcing value through cost optimization and contract execution.
• Support achievement of annual savings and value targets.
• Track sourcing outcomes and benefits using standard tools and templates.
• Engage suppliers through structured sourcing processes and commercial discussions.
• Maintain awareness of supplier capabilities, capacity constraints, and market dynamics.
• Provide market and supplier insights to support planning and execution.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure sourcing decisions are feasible and compliant.
• Partner with Category Managers, External Manufacturing, Quality, and Manufacturing stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives.
• Communicate sourcing plans and outcomes clearly and consistently.
• Apply standard sourcing tools, templates, and processes consistently.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and execution discipline.
• Contribute to sourcing playbooks, standard work, and procurement tool adoption.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Cost optimization

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Negotiation mindset

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's or Master's preferred

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 Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing ‘Strategic / Biologics’ is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and contracting activities across assigned External Manufacturing (EXM) portfolio areas. This role plays a key part in executing sourcing strategies, RFx events, supplier negotiations, and contracts while driving value through disciplined sourcing practices.

Reporting to the Senior Director – Strategic Sourcing Lead, this role operates as a hands-on sourcing leader, translating category strategies and business requirements into sourcing plans, negotiations, and supplier agreements. The Senior Manager is accountable for driving sourcing execution excellence and building strong working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events for assigned EXM categories, suppliers, or initiatives aligned to sourcing priorities.
• Plan and execute RFx events, negotiations, and supplier selections.
• Ensure sourcing activities address cost, capacity, quality, service, and risk considerations.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, capacity, and key commercial terms.
• Partner with Legal and cross-functional teams to support contract development and execution.
• Support contract implementation by ensuring clarity of sourcing intent and negotiated outcomes.
• Deliver measurable sourcing value through cost optimization and contract execution.
• Support achievement of annual savings and value targets.
• Track sourcing outcomes and benefits using standard tools and templates.
• Engage suppliers through structured sourcing processes and commercial discussions.
• Maintain awareness of supplier capabilities, capacity constraints, and market dynamics.
• Provide market and supplier insights to support planning and execution.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure sourcing decisions are feasible and compliant.
• Partner with Category Managers, External Manufacturing, Quality, and Manufacturing stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives.
• Communicate sourcing plans and outcomes clearly and consistently.
• Apply standard sourcing tools, templates, and processes consistently.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and execution discipline.
• Contribute to sourcing playbooks, standard work, and procurement tool adoption.

Your Skills And Experience

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience

• Associates degree required
• Bachelors or Masters degree preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of experience leading end to end strategic sourcing and contracting activities, preferable within external manufacturing or regulated industries.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of sourcing and negotiation practices
• Experience delivering savings and sourcing value initiatives
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Solid stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Stong execution and delivery mindset with attention to detail
• Effective negotiation and commercial acumen
• Ability to operate effectively in evolving procurement environments

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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