Sourcing Manager - Near Patient Care

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Sourcing Manager, where you'll execute procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and drive impactful sourcing strategies. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration in a diverse environment. Be part of a team shaping the future of Direct Procurement Operations.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional.
• Experience in contracting and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Negotiation

Procurement

Supplier Management

Education

University Degree in Business

Tools

eSourcing Platforms

Contract Management Systems

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make an impact in Direct Procurement Operations? As aSourcing Manager, you will play a key role in executing procurement activities within a specific region, country, or site. You will be responsible for supplier management, including negotiations, contracting, and performance management, all while aligning with our Category Management team.

Who You Are
You are a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional with a strong background in sourcing and supplier management. Your ability to execute procurement processes end-to-end ensures operational excellence and cost-effectiveness. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by the opportunity to deliver meaningful impact.

What you bring to the role:

• A university degree, preferably in business or a related field (post-graduate qualification is a plus).

• Procurement experience, including contracting, enterprise systems, and spot buying.

• Business fluency in English and, ideally, additional regional languages.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into procurement solutions.

• Knowledge of procurement tools, eSourcing platforms, and contract management systems.

• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies and a customer-centric approach.

What You’ll Do

• Execute procurement activities within your designated region or site, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and exceptional customer service.

• Act as a key point of escalation for procurement-related issues and drive continuous improvements.

• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and track supplier performance to ensure optimal value delivery.

• Collaborate with legal teams to support contract development, including master agreements and statements of work.

• Leverage sourcing methodologies, tools, and category guidelines to optimize procurement processes.

• Maintain strong information flows between procurement teams and category management for enhanced decision-making.

Why Join Us?
At Roche, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a real difference. You will have opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and global collaboration. We are committed to innovation and excellence, and we value the unique perspectives of our diverse team members.

Ready to take the next step?
If you’re passionate about procurement and eager to drive impactful sourcing strategies, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of Direct Procurement Operations!

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.