Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing 'Core / Agile'

Biopharma Careers; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working schedules

Health support

Career development Twist platform

Job summary

Teva, a leading biopharmaceutical company, seeks a Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing Core/Agile to drive end-to-end sourcing and contracting across EXM portfolios. You will lead RFx events, negotiations, contract development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable value.

The role emphasizes agility, compliance with quality standards, and partnering with Legal and stakeholders to optimize processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree with 7+ years.
• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting activities.
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing and negotiation practices.
• Experience delivering savings and sourcing value initiatives.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events with a mindset of continuous improvement for assigned EXM categories, suppliers, or initiatives.
• Plan and execute RFx events, negotiations, and supplier selections.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, capacity, and key commercial terms.
• Support contract development, review, and execution in partnership with Legal and cross-functional teams.
• Embrace agility and accountability, learning through execution and adapting quickly to changing business needs.
• Deliver measurable sourcing value through cost optimization, negotiations, and contract execution.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Regulated industries

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

The Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing ‘Core/Agile’ is responsible for leading and executing strategic sourcing and contracting activities across assigned External Manufacturing (EXM) Core/Agile portfolio areas, aligned to priorities set by Procurement Category Management, Teva’s Core/Agile EXM organizations and Teva’s Core/Agile Manufacturing organization.

Reporting to the Senior Director – Strategic Sourcing Core / Agile Lead, this role operates as a hands‑on sourcing manager, operationalizing category strategies and business requirements into RFx events, negotiations, and contracts.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events with a mindset of continuous improvement for assigned EXM categories, suppliers, or initiatives.
• Plan and execute RFx events, negotiations, and supplier selections.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, capacity, and key commercial terms.
• Support contract development, review, and execution in partnership with Legal and cross-functional teams.
• Embrace agility and accountability, learning through execution and adapting quickly to changing business needs.
• Deliver measurable sourcing value through cost optimization, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Demonstrate a bias for action by proactively solving problems, accelerating decision‑making, and delivering results in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Track sourcing activities, 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 relevant market dynamics.
• Challenge legacy practices and identifying opportunities to simplify, optimize, and transform business processes.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Category Managers, External Manufacturing, Quality, and other stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives.
• Contribute to development and refinement of sourcing playbooks, standard work, procurement systems and tools.

Your Skills and Experience

• Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree with 7+ years
• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting activities, preferably within External Manufacturing or regulated industries.
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing and negotiation practices.
• Experience delivering savings and sourcing value initiatives.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong execution and delivery mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective negotiation and commercial acumen.

How We’ll Take Care of You

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one‑stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.