Strategic Sourcing Leader - External Manufacturing

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Harlow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting across External Manufacturing. You will translate category strategies into sourcing plans and negotiate with suppliers to deliver value.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will partner with Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliant, cost-efficient sourcing and to drive annual savings.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's or Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of end-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting experience.
• Experience in external manufacturing or regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events for EXM categories.
• Plan and execute RFx events, negotiations and supplier selections.
• Ensure sourcing activities address cost, capacity, quality, service and risk.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, capacity and key terms.
• Partner with Legal and cross-functional teams to support contract development and execution.
• Support contract implementation by ensuring clarity of sourcing intent and negotiated outcomes.
• Deliver measurable sourcing value through cost optimization and contract execution.
• Support achievement of annual savings and value targets.
• Track sourcing outcomes and benefits using standard tools and templates.
• Engage suppliers through structured sourcing processes and commercial discussions.
• Maintain awareness of supplier capabilities, capacity constraints, and market dynamics.
• Provide market and supplier insights to support planning and execution.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure sourcing decisions are feasible and compliant.
• Partner with Category Managers, External Manufacturing, Quality, and Manufacturing stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives.
• Communicate sourcing plans and outcomes clearly and consistently.
• Apply standard sourcing tools, templates, and processes consistently.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and execution discipline.
• Contribute to sourcing playbooks, standard work, and procurement tool adoption.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Cost optimization

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Negotiation mindset

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's or Master's preferred

Job description

Teva Pharmaceuticals in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting across External Manufacturing. You will translate category strategies into sourcing plans and negotiate with suppliers to deliver value.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will partner with Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliant, cost-efficient sourcing and to drive annual savings.