Indirect Sourcing manager - fixed term 12 months

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ); Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an Indirect Sourcing Manager at Sobi, joining the Spend Coach team in Indirect Procurement. The role involves transforming business needs into compliant, cost-efficient purchasing solutions across functions and geographies.

This hybrid position sits at our Stockholm HQ, reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement. You will support stakeholders through procurement, analyze bids, conduct negotiations, and drive improvements in the Source-to-Pay process, partnering with Finance and

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience from finance, purchasing, procurement or a similar commercial role.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure and interpret data in a time-efficient way.
• Experience with negotiations and a good understanding of agreements, including commercial and legal terms.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, preferably across countries, functions or business areas.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support internal stakeholders throughout the procurement process, helping them make timely, cost-efficient and compliant purchasing decisions.
• Scope, evaluate and analyse supplier quotes, bids and sourcing options to identify the best way forward.
• Prepare and conduct supplier negotiations using a structured, best-practice approach.
• Perform cost, scenario and benchmark analyses to identify savings and optimisation opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions and geographies, including Finance and Legal.
• Drive continuous improvements across the Source-to-Pay process, policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with P2P processes, including purchase order creation and follow-up.
• Prepare monthly reports, monitor KPIs and maintain agreements in the contract management system.
• Contribute to team learning, onboarding and the continued development of procurement ways of working.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation experience

Excel

PowerPoint

IFS ERP system

English fluency

Tools

IFS

Job description

Company Description

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

At Sobi, the work we do every day redefines the standards of care and transform the lives of people living with rare diseases.

As a diverse team of entrepreneurial people, we are passionate about our growth journey towards becoming a global leader, making a difference for rare disease patients, moving quickly and always challenging the status quo.

We are committed to an inclusive, sustainable and flexible workplace that fosters growth and development.

Job Description

About the role

As Indirect Sourcing Manager, you will join the Spend Coach team within Indirect Procurement and help colleagues across Sobi turn business needs into smart, compliant and cost-efficient purchasing solutions. You will be involved in a wide range of sourcing activities, from reviewing supplier bids and supporting supplier selection to negotiations, contracting and stakeholder guidance. You will be exposed to a variety of requests, different business areas and stakeholders across functions and geographies. Some assignments are quick and straightforward, while others involve larger tenders over several weeks or months, creating a role with both pace and variety.

This is a Hybrid role, joining a team located at our Headquarter in Stockholm. You will report to our Head of Indirect Procurement.

What You Will Do

• Support internal stakeholders throughout the procurement process, helping them make timely, cost-efficient and compliant purchasing decisions.
• Scope, evaluate and analyse supplier quotes, bids and sourcing options to identify the best way forward.
• Prepare and conduct supplier negotiations using a structured, best-practice approach.
• Perform cost, scenario and benchmark analyses to identify savings and optimisation opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions and geographies, including Finance and Legal.
• Drive continuous improvements across the Source-to-Pay process, policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with P2P processes, including purchase order creation and follow-up.
• Prepare monthly reports, monitor KPIs and maintain agreements in the contract management system.
• Contribute to team learning, onboarding and the continued development of procurement ways of working.

Qualifications

About you

You are analytical, structured and proactive, with the confidence to work independently while building strong relationships across the organisation. You enjoy creating clarity, moving things forward and finding practical solutions that balance business needs, compliance and cost efficiency. You are comfortable working with many stakeholders at once and bring a collaborative, service-minded approach to everything you do.

What You Bring

• At least two years’ experience from finance, purchasing, procurement or a similar commercial role.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure and interpret data in a time-efficient way.
• Experience with negotiations and a good understanding of agreements, including commercial and legal terms.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, preferably across countries, functions or business areas.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to engage with colleagues at different levels of the organisation.
• Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with ERP systems such as IFS or similar.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

At Sobi, we live by our core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership.

Additional Information

Why Join Us

We are differentiating ourselves through the passion of our people, the innovative products we bring to life, and the responsible business we operate.

To ensure that more patients benefit from our therapies now and in the future, and to align with the company’s ambitions for growth, we have five core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership.

Our Mission And Purpose Get Us Excited To Come To Work Every Day, But There Are a Few More Reasons To Join Our Team

• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation for your work
• Diversity and Inclusion
• A flexible workplace that supports work-life balance

About Sobi

Sobi is a global biopharma company unlocking the potential of breakthrough innovations, transforming everyday life for people living with rare diseases.

We are dedicated to capturing the scientific opportunities of our time. With our early roots in Sweden, we started as pioneers in Haemophilia. Today we are an innovate leader within rare diseases with a global reach.

• We are bringing brilliant ideas to life in rare disease areas with high unmet patient needs.
• We are experts on identifying breakthrough innovations, unlocking new therapies and levelling up global access to new treatments.
• Our global operational network and passionate team serve as the foundation for our success.

Sobi has approximately 2,000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. In 2025, revenue amounted to SEK 28 billion. Sobi’s share (STO:SOBI) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More about Sobi at sobi.com and LinkedIn.