Supply Chain Senior Manager

UNAVAILABLE; Loures; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovione is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain leader to guide a diverse team across sites. You will drive planning, procurement, logistics and coordination with R&D, manufacturing and QA to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

The role requires strategic vision, people leadership and a track record of improving process efficiency in a GMP environment. You will establish performance metrics, manage budgets, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering or related field.
• Technical background preferred.
• Fluency in English required.
• 10 years of experience in supply chain management in the fine chemicals industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement supply chain best practices across sites.
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, import/export and distribution activities.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and performance management of team members.
• Develop and monitor supply chain KPIs and budget adherence.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, R&D and engineering teams.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of processes across sites.

Skills

Fluency in English

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering or related field

Job description

Join a Market Leader

About Hovione

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to:

Act as servant leaders developing, coaching and supporting team members aligned with Hovione Supply Chain vision, mission and strategy. Promote cross-functional collaboration, effective communication and critical thinking to be able to improve rigor, discipline and predictability. Implement best practices and leverage on opportunities of standardization and harmonization between areas and sites based on continuous improvement and learning culture.

• Corporate function responsibilities include definition of best practices and standards in partnership with sites and areas
• Aligned with best practices and Corporate standards,
• Guarantee the execution of the supply chain activities under responsibility (transportation, warehouse management, import/export, distribution and/or planning), with a long‑term perspective and finding creative solutions
• Propose tactics to solve supply chain challenges, acting as a partner of production, maintenance, R&D and engineering
• Establish relationships with suppliers and customers to improve supply chain operations in terms of effectiveness, guaranteeing client satisfaction and timely delivery
• Oversee supply chain projects, giving direction and coordinating activities, in order to improve processes and systems
• Propose and guarantee the implementation of inventory targets and purchases of goods
• Create and implement supply chain metrics and KPIs ensuring its monitoring and control
• Define and guarantee the implementation of revisions on the supply chain methodologies and processes used, guaranteeing an increased efficiency (transportation, warehouse management, import/export, distribution and/or planning)
• Provide guidance in supply chain topics, keeping a good knowledge of processes, tools, legislation and methodologies (planning, scheduling, master data, warehouse management, import/export, transportation, distribution, etc.)
• Coordinate the TMs assigned to his/her area of responsibility, namely in terms of recruitment, integration, training needs and performance management in accordance with the company's HR policies, in order to ensure all TMs are aligned and motivated towards achieving Hovione's goals, values and culture by promoting their personal and professional development whilst maximizing productivity.
• Develop and propose for superior approval the activity plan and related budget for the Area under responsibility in line with the unit's strategy, in order to align activities with Supply Chain strategic objectives
• Monitor own´s budget, by controlling budget evolution, identifying any deviations between the real and the foreseen and taking corrective measures (if applicable)
• Collaborate in the investigation of events and propose corrective actions/preventive actions for deviations
• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• Manages Purified and Injectable Water Systems from the design steps until the delivery to manufacture (if applicable)
• Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione’s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others).

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Master´s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering or related field
• Technical background preferred
• Typically requires 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain management in the fine chemicals industry.
• Proven experience in leading others in project context.
• Effective time management skills.
• Track record of overachieving targets
• Possess extensive knowledge of supply chain principles and practices and is able to effectively share them with others.
• Skilled at driving processes and tools, including best practices related to Planning & Control (S&OP, S&OE, Supply and Materials Planning & Master data) and / or Logistics, Warehouse & Shipping.
• Good knowledge of the legislation and regulation applicable.
• Good knowledge of international trade insurance policies.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Skilled at managing complex processes and tools.
• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.
• Fluency in English is a requirement

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.