Strategic Sourcing Lead – Pharma & Aesthetics

Allergan Aesthetics; Marlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Procurement Manager in Marlow, UK, to focus on sales, marketing, and professional services. This role involves sourcing and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and fostering effective supplier relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Supply Chain and at least 5 years of experience in pharma procurement. The company values inclusivity and is committed to continuous improvement in its procurement processes.

Benefits

Inclusive and accessible workplace

Accessibility enhancements in the office

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Ability to provide strategic insight and operational expertise in procurement processes.
• Strong experience in respective category areas with tailored processes.
• Ability to manage bidding and negotiation processes with effective supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Good understanding of best-in-class sourcing management processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services.
• Develop and maintain a preferred supplier network aligned to global strategies.
• Drive supplier management and maintain excellence in contract execution activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to drive procurement engagement.

Skills

Strategic insight in procurement processes

Strong experience in category management

Supplier relationship management

Innovative problem-solving skills

Cross-functional collaboration abilities

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field

Tools

e-Purchasing tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP)

Job description

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Procurement Manager in Marlow, UK, to focus on sales, marketing, and professional services. This role involves sourcing and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and fostering effective supplier relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Supply Chain and at least 5 years of experience in pharma procurement. The company values inclusivity and is committed to continuous improvement in its procurement processes.