Strategic Sourcing Leader - Biotech/Pharma (EMEA)

SaniSure; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SaniSure, a high-growth biotech manufacturer, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to own procurement for the EMEA region and support global activities. You will drive cost improvements, manage supplier engagement, and build supply plans with cross-functional teams.

The role requires leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain, deep knowledge of biopharma procurement, and travel up to 20%. You will shape material strategies and continuity of supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience in manufacturing within the medical/biotech or other ISO-regulated industry.
• 10+ years of operations experience in biopharma/pharmaceutical industry (ideally single-use sector), including 5+ years managing and building effective teams.
• 7+ years in procurement management within pharmaceuticals, biopharma, medical device, or other regulated industries.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost reduction across EMEA procurement through volume-tiered discounts, alternate supplier evaluation, and benchmarking.
• Identify critical materials and high-risk suppliers, own the EMEA risk assessment process, and maintain mitigation plans; elevate business risks to the appropriate level of management.
• Develop and implement joint strategies with suppliers, setting performance and capacity goals, and lead cross-functional supplier engagement teams to drive performance and alignment with SaniSure's objectives.
• Partner with Supply Chain planning to build effective supply plans, ensure continuity of component supply, and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
• Develop raw material and supply chain strategy aligned to short/long-term roadmaps — improving inventory management, quality, and logistics while balancing inventory levels against savings (MOQ).
• Leverage Operational Excellence tools to embed a Continuous Improvement mindset across the supply portfolio and related processes.
• Lead business case development for capacity expansion and investment to meet SaniSure's mid- and long-term needs.
• Represent Procurement in SaniSure manufacturing, supply chain, and other cross-functional forums.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (Syteline)

Job description

SaniSure, a high-growth biotech manufacturer, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to own procurement for the EMEA region and support global activities. You will drive cost improvements, manage supplier engagement, and build supply plans with cross-functional teams.

The role requires leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain, deep knowledge of biopharma procurement, and travel up to 20%. You will shape material strategies and continuity of supply.