Senior Sourcing Manager - Directs (Pharmaceutical)

Beaumont Select; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical client is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation skills and experience in procurement. The candidate will develop category strategies and enhance sourcing tools for efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in procurement or category management.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Implement global and regional sourcing strategies.
• Drive spend consolidation and supplier optimization.
• Lead negotiations and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Leadership

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Life Sciences

Degree in Economics

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Senior Sourcing Manager - Directs (Pharmaceutical)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for sourcing excellence? We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead initiatives across categories. Pharma experience is required.

Our global pharmaceutical client is looking for a leader to develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee sourcing projects across multiple commodities. This hybrid role involves working at their manufacturing site and Head Office.

Responsibilities:

• Implement global and regional sourcing strategies.
• Drive spend consolidation, automation, and supplier optimization.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align sourcing with organizational goals.
• Lead negotiations, manage supplier performance and risks.
• Enhance sourcing tools and processes for efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Life Sciences, Economics, or related field (preferred).
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it (preferred).
• 5–10 years in procurement or category management.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and strategic leadership skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering sourcing (a plus).

Please use the site buttons to apply.

For more information, contact Karen Laker or Craig Gallagher at [phone].

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