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Reporting to the Head of Procurement / Operations, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end strategic procurement and supplier management activities across key direct and indirect categories within the pharmaceutical supply chain. This includes supporting raw materials sourcing, contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs), logistics, and specialized services.
Job Responsibility:
driving sourcing strategies aligned with regulatory, quality, safety, and business objectives
managing supplier performance, negotiations, contract governance, and cost optimisation initiatives
collaborating closely with QA/RA, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and Operations stakeholders
ensuring compliance with relevant industry requirements including GxP, sustainability policies, and risk management frameworks
supporting procurement transformation, capability building, and process standardisation activities
providing leadership and guidance to a procurement team with defined KPIs and development plans
Requirements:
at least 10–15 years experience in procurement with leadership responsibilities
industry exposure in pharma / life sciences / biotech / medical devices
strong vendor negotiation, contract management, and supplier governance experience
familiarity with regulated environments and compliance standards (e.g. GMP/GDP/GxP)
excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills
experience using ERP procurement systems (SAP / Oracle or similar)