Strategic Sourcing Leader for Lab & Preclinical Ops

IQVIA Laboratories; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories Discovery | EMEA is seeking an experienced Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement activities for Early Phase Discovery and Preclinical Operations. You will drive sourcing strategies, run RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, and negotiate with suppliers while partnering with Scientific Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliant, value-driven outcomes.

This role focuses on Europe with global reach, offering leadership in supplier relationships, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects across Early Phase Discovery and Preclinical Operations.
• Develop category baselines and market intelligence to support sourcing strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Negotiations

Spend analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

RFx processes

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories Discovery | EMEA is seeking an experienced Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement activities for Early Phase Discovery and Preclinical Operations. You will drive sourcing strategies, run RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, and negotiate with suppliers while partnering with Scientific Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliant, value-driven outcomes.

This role focuses on Europe with global reach, offering leadership in supplier relationships, risk management, and