Senior Medical Sciences Procurement Leader – R&D (Hybrid)

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Category Manager - Medical Sciences for a leading healthcare organisation in South East London, offering a hybrid work model and a strategic procurement remit across R&D.

You will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for Medical Sciences, partner with senior stakeholders, drive supplier innovation, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering business value.

Qualifications

• An experienced Senior Procurement Leader in Consumer Healthcare, Pharma, Medical Sciences, Clinical, Regulatory and R&D Procurement.
• Proven experience managing procurement categories within an R&D environment.
• Strong category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of category strategies for Medical Sciences, ensuring alignment to business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Analyse market trends, supply base opportunities and category risks to inform strategic decision making.
• Establish a centre of excellence for the category by leveraging market intelligence, external industry trends, strategic insights and technological advancements.
• Manage key supplier relationships, driving innovation, performance improvement and long-term value creation.
• Oversee the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including supplier selection, contract management and strategic procurement initiatives.
• Lead complex RFPs and negotiations to secure optimal commercial outcomes whilst maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Drive productivity and cost optimisation initiatives without compromising service, quality or regulatory requirements.
• Act as a trusted business partner to Consumer Safety leadership teams, providing procurement expertise and market insight.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with all relevant regulatory standards, governance frameworks and internal policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks relating to supplier performance, regulatory compliance and supply continuity.
• Support the delivery of the R&D digitalisation and technology roadmap.
• Develop a strong understanding of market drivers and broader consumer healthcare landscape.
• Collaborate extensively across Finance, Legal, Risk & Compliance, R&D, Operations and regional procurement teams to deliver business objectives.

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Category Manager - Medical Sciences for a leading healthcare organisation in South East London, offering a hybrid work model and a strategic procurement remit across R&D.

You will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for Medical Sciences, partner with senior stakeholders, drive supplier innovation, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering business value.