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Sourcing & NPD Procurement Manager

Life Science Talent

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Sweden , Stockholm

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Job Description:

Step into a high-impact role where you'll shape supplier strategy, influence innovation, and drive commercial value across a fast-growing international organisation. You'll work cross-functionally, gain exposure to global markets, and play a direct part in building a best-in-class sourcing function in a business that's scaling quickly.

Job Responsibility:

  • Drive competitive tenders to secure cost advantages, supplier consolidation, and margin improvements—including negotiation of terms and pricing
  • Manage direct material suppliers from a commercial perspective
  • Lead NPD procurement activities from concept to launch, providing input to business cases and recommending product setup and supplier selection
  • Act as an internal expert in the NPD procurement process
  • Drive sustainability initiatives within sourcing and product development
  • Deliver market and supplier capability analysis within assigned categories
  • Oversee supplier lifecycle management including market analysis, supplier mapping, selection, evaluation, and development
  • Maintain strong knowledge of the global CMO landscape for relevant categories
  • Support development of internal sourcing processes, systems, and organisational capabilities
  • Contribute to company financial targets through continuous improvement, supply base optimisation, and reductions in COGS and TCO
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Operations, Regulatory, and Quality teams to strengthen supplier performance
  • Act according to project directives and Karo policies and support Operations as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
  • 5+ years' experience in FMCG or Consumer Health Care, with exposure to production, technology transfers, product development, logistics, purchasing, and contracting
  • Proven success in negotiations and product transfers
  • strong contracting skills are essential
  • Full professional proficiency in English
  • Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder-management abilities
  • Proactive mindset and a collaborative working style
What we offer:
  • Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
  • Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
  • Flexible schedule, hybrid model with the primary work place in the office, and life-work balance
  • Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
  • Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
  • Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 28, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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