Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing 'Strategic / Biologics'

Harlow Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As Senior Manager, you lead strategic sourcing and contracting across External Manufacturing (EXM) categories to deliver value and compliance. You translate category strategies into sourcing plans, drive RFx events and supplier negotiations, and collaborate with Legal and cross-functional teams. You will manage end-to-end sourcing execution, ensuring cost, capacity, quality, service and risk considerations are met. This role sits at the intersection of procurement, manufacturing and regulatory priorities, shaping supplier agreements and playbooks for scalable impact.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events for assigned EXM categories, suppliers, or initiatives aligned to sourcing priorities
Plan and execute RFx events, negotiations, and supplier selections
Ensure sourcing activities address cost, capacity, quality, service, and risk considerations
Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, capacity, and key commercial terms
Partner with Legal and cross-functional teams to support contract development and execution
Support contract implementation by ensuring clarity of sourcing intent and negotiated outcomes
Deliver measurable sourcing value through cost optimization and contract execution
Support achievement of annual savings and value targets
Track sourcing outcomes and benefits using standard tools and templates
Engage suppliers through structured sourcing processes and commercial discussions
Maintain awareness of supplier capabilities, capacity constraints, and market dynamics
Provide market and supplier insights to support planning and execution
Ensure sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure sourcing decisions are feasible and compliant
Partner with Category Managers, External Manufacturing, Quality, and Manufacturing stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives
Communicate sourcing plans and outcomes clearly and consistently
Apply standard sourcing tools, templates, and processes consistently
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and execution discipline
Contribute to sourcing playbooks, standard work, and procurement tool adoption

Key requirements

Strong working knowledge of sourcing and negotiation practices
Experience delivering savings and sourcing value initiatives
Familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
Solid stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
Analytical and problem solving capabilities
Strong execution and delivery mindset with attention to detail
Effective negotiation and commercial acumen
Ability to operate effectively in evolving procurement environments